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macrolide
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macrolide  (mkr-ld)
1. Any of a class of organic compounds containing a large lactone ring made up of twelve or more members.
2. Any of a class of antibiotics having a macrolide ring structure linked to one or more sugars. Macrolides are produced by actinomycete bacteria of the genus Streptomyces and act by inhibiting protein synthesis. Erythromycin is a macrolide.
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Macrolides are other antibiotics for sinus infections that work by stopping the bacteria to create new proteins, while fluoroquinolones work by disrupting the DNA replication process of the bacteria.
Antibiotics for Sinus Infections by Christophe Catesson / Health care industry community
It has shown higher in vitro potency and a broader range of activity than macrolides against Gram-positive bacteria associated with respiratory tract infections, and, again in in vitro tests, it appears to be effective against penicillin-, macrolide- and fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria.
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCES GETS LETTER FROM FDA FOR RESTANZA by Biotech Business
Wu added that: "Looking intothe second half of the year, the Group is to continue to consolidate its leading role of macrolides antibiotics, strengthen intravenous infusion segment, boost the sales of general medicines and privileged brands, speed up the launches and enhance the sales of OTC and healthcare products.
Lijun International Pharmaceutical Announcement of Profit Growth by ACN Newswire
 
 
 
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