Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Leucascandrolide A

It is macrolide antibiotic.It is a biologically active marine natural product.

Roxithromycin

It is a macrolide antibiotic.It is similar in action to erythromycin or azithromycin.

Dirithromycin

It is a macrolide antibiotic.

Mechanism of Action:
It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria resulting in the inhibition of the translocation of the peptides.

Uses:
It is used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia.

Erythromycin

It is a macrolide antibiotic.

Mechanism of Action:
It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

Uses:
It is used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections and pertussis.