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Telithromycin

Alternative Names: telithromycin, ketek
Latest Update: 2024-09-26
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Product Description

Telithromycin is the first member of a new family of the macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin-B (MLS(B)) class of antimicrobials, the ketolides. It has a good spectrum of activity against respiratory pathogens, including penicillin- and erythromycin-resistant pneumococci, as well as intracellular and atypical bacteria.  (Sourced from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11398913/)

Mechanisms of Action: Protein Synthesis Inhibitor,50S Ribosomal Subunit Antagonist

Novel Mechanism: No

Modality: Small Molecule

Route of Administration: Oral

FDA Designation: None *

Approval Status: Approved

Approved Countries: Algeria | Bangladesh | Belgium | Brazil | Bulgaria | Canada | Chile | Colombia | Croatia | Dominican Republic | European Medicines Agency | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Lithuania | New Zealand | Pakistan | Peru | Portugal | Russia | Slovenia | South Africa | Spain | Sweden | Taiwan | Thailand | United Kingdom | Venezuela

Approved Indications: Pneumonia, Bacterial | Community-Acquired Infections | Pneumonia

Known Adverse Events: Dizziness | Diarrhea

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