Chemical formula: C₃₈H₆₉NO₁₃ Molecular mass: 747.953 g/mol PubChem compound: 84029
Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic derivative of erythromycin A. It exerts its antibacterial action by selectively binding to the 50s ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible bacteria preventing translocation of activated amino acids. It inhibits the intracellular protein synthesis of susceptible bacteria.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J01FA09 | Clarithromycin | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01F Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins → J01FA Macrolides |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARITHROMYCIN Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CLARITHROMYCIN Film-coated tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| KLERIMED Film coated tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Clarithromycin is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)
France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Italy (IT)Nigeria (NG)
Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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