It is a fifth generation cephalosporin.
Action:
It inhibits penicillin binding proteins.
Uses:
It is used against infections caused by staphylococcus, streptococcus and enterococci.
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Telithromycin
It is a ketolide antibiotic. It is derived from erythromycin.
Action:
It binds to 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit of the bacteria having 25 times more affinity for macrolide resistant strains.
Uses:
It is used for the treatment of acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis and acute bacterial tonsilitis.
Action:
It binds to 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit of the bacteria having 25 times more affinity for macrolide resistant strains.
Uses:
It is used for the treatment of acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis and acute bacterial tonsilitis.
Cethromycin
It is a ketolide antibiotic.
Uses:It is an orphan drug for the treatment of post exposure inhalational anthrax. Research is on the way for its use in community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Uses:It is an orphan drug for the treatment of post exposure inhalational anthrax. Research is on the way for its use in community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Ansamycin
It is a ketolide antibiotic.
Action:
It inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase activity.
Uses:
It is used against many gram positive bacteria and some gram negative bacteria.
Action:
It inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase activity.
Uses:
It is used against many gram positive bacteria and some gram negative bacteria.
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