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Macrolide antibiotics, including Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, and Azithromycin, are derived from Streptomyces and are effective against gram-positive cocci and atypical pathogens. They function by binding to the 50S ribosome, inhibiting peptide chain translocation, and are used to treat various infections such as pneumonia and chlamydia. Azithromycin, a subclass of macrolide, has enhanced activity against gram-negative organisms and is more acid-stable than Erythromycin.
- Author
- PRABHAT KUMAR
- Language
- EN