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Propiocine (ERYTHROMYCIN PROPIONATE)

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Propiocine (generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN PROPIONATE) is a Macrolide drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1967).

Propiocine is a small molecule with the same chemical structure as erythromycin, specifically its 2'-propionate form. It is also known by other names, including erythromycin propionate, monopropionylerythromycin, and erythromycin 2'-propionate.

At a glance

Generic nameERYTHROMYCIN PROPIONATE
Drug classMacrolide
TargetBile salt export pump, Bile salt export pump
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1967

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Propiocine

What is Propiocine?

Propiocine (ERYTHROMYCIN PROPIONATE) is a Macrolide drug.

What is the generic name of Propiocine?

ERYTHROMYCIN PROPIONATE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Propiocine.

What drug class is Propiocine in?

Propiocine belongs to the Macrolide class. See all Macrolide drugs at /class/macrolide.

When was Propiocine approved?

Propiocine was first approved on 1967.

What development phase is Propiocine in?

Propiocine is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Propiocine target?

Propiocine targets Bile salt export pump, Bile salt export pump and is a Macrolide.

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