Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Azithromycin (Zithromax, Azithrocin, Zmax, Azin, Zedd, Azocam, Penalox, Azi-Once, Zeto)[1] is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. It is derived from erythromycin, with a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom incorporated into the lactone ring, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered.
Category
Azalide
US Brand Names
FDA Package Insert
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Mechanism of Action
References
- ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (October 15, 2012). "Azithromycin". MedlinePlus. United States National Library of Medicine. Retrieved September 19, 2013.