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Azithromycin Oral Product

Thomas Jefferson University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thereby stopping bacterial growth.

Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thereby stopping bacterial growth. Used for Community-acquired pneumonia, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Acute otitis media.

At a glance

Generic nameAzithromycin Oral Product
Also known asZithromax, Azithrocin
SponsorThomas Jefferson University
Drug classMacrolide antibiotic
TargetBacterial 50S ribosomal subunit
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that binds to bacterial ribosomal RNA and inhibits peptide translocation, preventing the formation of the initiation complex and halting protein synthesis. This bacteriostatic action allows the immune system to clear the infection. It has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, as well as atypical organisms.

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