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Azithromycin 3 days

University of Oxford · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Used for Acute bacterial infections (respiratory tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis), Sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea), Community-acquired pneumonia.

At a glance

Generic nameAzithromycin 3 days
SponsorUniversity of Oxford
Drug classMacrolide antibiotic
TargetBacterial 50S ribosomal subunit
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Azithromycin binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits peptide translocation, preventing the formation of the initiation complex and blocking protein synthesis. This bacteriostatic action stops bacterial growth and reproduction. The 3-day formulation refers to a shortened treatment course, typically used for acute infections where efficacy has been demonstrated over this condensed timeframe.

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