Chemical formula: C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃ Molecular mass: 733.927 g/mol PubChem compound: 12560
Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| D10AF02 | Erythromycin | D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne |
| J01FA01 | Erythromycin | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01F Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins → J01FA Macrolides |
| S01AA17 | Erythromycin | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01A Antiinfectives → S01AA Antibiotics |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERY-TAB Delayed-release tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| ERYTHROCIN Film coated tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ERYTHROMYCIN Powder for solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ERYTHROMYCIN Granules for oral suspension | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Erythromycin is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Australia (AU)Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)
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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