• We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of antibiotic treatments, including oral erythromycin, azithromycin, and trimethoprim, for neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis. (nih.gov)
  • Erythromycin is a broad-spectrum, macrolide antibiotic with antibacterial activity. (synzeal.com)
  • Erythromycin is an antibiotic (macrolide-type). (imedix.com)
  • Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections . (peacehealth.org)
  • Roxithromycin is a semi-synthethic macrolide antibiotic that is structurally and pharmacologically similar to erythromycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin. (drugbank.com)
  • It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections , and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sometimes, the term antibiotic -literally "opposing life", from the Greek roots ἀντι anti , "against" and βίος bios , "life"-is broadly used to refer to any substance used against microbes , but in the usual medical usage, antibiotics (such as penicillin ) are those produced naturally (by one microorganism fighting another), whereas non-antibiotic antibacterials (such as sulfonamides and antiseptics ) are fully synthetic . (wikipedia.org)
  • The basic principles for the selection of antibacterial therapy include consideration of factors such as the likelihood that the infection is bacterial and the identification of the likely infecting organism to support a rational selection of an antibiotic. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • Technically, "antibiotic" refers only to antimicrobials derived from bacteria or molds but is often (including in THE MANUAL) used synonymously with "antibacterial drug. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A class of antibiotic (antibacterial) drugs. (edumask.com)
  • antibiotic resistant bacteria tend to "revert" to their prior forms after the antibacterial drug is removed. (uncommondescent.com)
  • We included randomized and nonrandomized studies that evaluated the effects of erythromycin, azithromycin, or trimethoprim in neonates with chlamydial conjunctivitis. (nih.gov)
  • Although evidence suggests that erythromycin at 50 mg/kg per day for 14 days results in higher numbers of cure than does azithromycin, compliance and risk of pyloric stenosis related to their use for other infections in neonates will factor into treatment recommendations. (nih.gov)
  • According to the FDA, azithromycin belongs to a class of antibacterial drugs called macrolides, which have been associated with cardiovascular effects, including a type of abnormal heart rhythm which can be fatal. (yourlawyer.com)
  • Can cooperate in the environment with other macrolide antibiotics, e.g. azithromycin, erythromycin and clarithromycin. (janusinfo.se)
  • Erythromycin is widely used for treating a variety of infections, including those caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. (synzeal.com)
  • To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ERY-TAB ® and other antibacterial drugs, ERY-TAB ® should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (nih.gov)
  • Pharmacology studies on P . oleracea have also showed its significant antibacterial effects on the enteropathogenic bacteria, which might reveal the treatment of P . oleracea in cases of bacillary dysentery to some extent. (mdpi.com)
  • The organosulfur compounds of garlic exhibit a range of antibacterial properties such as bactericidal, antibiofilm, antitoxin, and anti-quorum sensing activity against a wide range of bacteria including multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains. (frontiersin.org)
  • The antibacterial activity against various pathogenic and drug-resistant bacteria was tested using crude garlic extracts, garlic powder (GP), garlic extracts using various solvents, GO, and phytochemicals isolated from garlic. (frontiersin.org)
  • The antibacterial activity of renowned medicinal plant Azadirachta indica was also evaluated against some multidrug resistance bacteria. (scirp.org)
  • Interactions of 4-quinolone antibacterials and antibiotics with gram negative and positive bacteria. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • Multiple drug resistance is also a major impediment to antibacterial therapy and may be chromosomal or plasmid mediated, where genetic elements from resistant bacteria that code for enzymes that inactivate antibacterial agents are transferred to nonresistant bacteria. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • Antibacterial drugs are derived from bacteria or molds or are synthesized de novo. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is used to treat bacterial skin infections and may have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. (imedix.com)
  • Roxithromycin exerts its antibacterial action by binding to the bacterial ribosome and interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. (drugbank.com)
  • The mechanism of resistance for any antibacterial agent varies, but is a result of either changes in uptake of drug into, or its removal from, the bacterial cell, or to changes in the bacterial cell target site of the drug from a gene mutation. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • The analysis includes all drugs (ATC codes) that contain an antibacterial substance and are used to treat or prevent bacterial infection, including systemic (infusion fluids and oral) and topical drugs (ointments, creams, gels, drops, vaginal, suppositories and oral non-absorbable). (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
  • Health benefits that are associated with the use of garlic are attributed to its anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial activity. (frontiersin.org)
  • Separation and Identification of Four New Compounds with Antibacterial Activity from Portulaca oleracea L. (mdpi.com)
  • The principal phytochemicals that exhibit antibacterial activity are oil-soluble organosulfur compounds that include allicin, ajoenes, and allyl sulfides. (frontiersin.org)
  • Multiple antibacterial effects of organosulfur compounds provide an excellent framework to develop them into novel antibiotics. (frontiersin.org)
  • The review provides a focused and comprehensive portrait of the status of garlic and its compounds as antibacterial agents. (frontiersin.org)
  • It also excluded synthetic antibacterial compounds such as the sulfonamides . (wikipedia.org)
  • Using antibacterial soaps usually clears the problem. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • Antibacterials" include antiseptic drugs, antibacterial soaps , and chemical disinfectants , whereas antibiotics are an important class of antibacterials used more specifically in medicine [6] and sometimes in livestock feed . (wikipedia.org)
  • Several chemical forms of erythromycin are available for oral use to treat infections in the body. (peacehealth.org)
  • Erythromycin-containing products are also available to treat eye and skin infections. (peacehealth.org)
  • A Professional Association, erythromycin active against Legionella and Mycoplasma. (vuclyngby.dk)
  • RÉSUMÉ Une étude en Iraq visait à évaluer l'occurrence de Legionella pneumophila dans différentes sources d'eau potable dans le gouvernorat de Bassora ainsi que la sensibilité des isolats à plusieurs antibiotiques. (who.int)
  • PCR analysis was performed to determine the basis for erythromycin resistance. (lenus.ie)
  • The identification of two erythromycin-resistant serotype VIII isolates among this collection represents the first reported finding of erythromycin resistance in this serotype. (lenus.ie)
  • Resistance of pathogens to antibacterial and other chemotherapeutic agents may be the result of a natural resistance or may be acquired. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • The FDA says it is s in the process of updating risk information in the drug labels for additional macrolide antibacterial drugs. (yourlawyer.com)
  • The term 'antibiosis', meaning "against life", was introduced by the French bacteriologist Jean Paul Vuillemin as a descriptive name of the phenomenon exhibited by these early antibacterial drugs. (wikipedia.org)
  • We have prepared derivatives of erythromycin B as putative paediatric prodrugs, taking advantage of the much improved acid stability of erythromycin B relative to erythromycin A. Thus, erythromycin B enol ether ethyl succinate is very poorly soluble in water, and its hydrolysis is undetectable in conditions resembling the medicine bottle. (nih.gov)
  • Derivatives of erythromycin B enol ether are therefore proposed as taste-free proprodrugs of erythromycin B. (nih.gov)
  • Erythromycin is a white to off-white powder, slightly soluble in water, and soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether. (nih.gov)
  • Erythromycyclamine is a semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin in which the 9-ketogroup of the erythronolide ring has been converted to an amino group. (wikipedia.org)
  • AST for penicillin, erythromycin, co-trimoxazole, ceftriaxone and levofloxacin was done following the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute recommendations. (who.int)
  • Each gram of Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel contains, as dispensed, 30 mg (3%) of erythromycin and 50 mg (5%) of benzoyl peroxide in a base of purified water USP, carbomer, alcohol 20%, sodium hydroxide NF, docusate sodium and fragrance. (recallguide.org)
  • Erythromycin may interfere with the absorption and/or activity of calcium , folic acid , magnesium , vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 , which may cause problems, especially with long-term erythromycin treatment. (peacehealth.org)
  • Also, the antibacterial activity of the developed formulations is investigated against S. aureus (ATCC® 25923TM and ATCC® 29213TM). (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • Erythromycin A is normally formulated for children as its 2'-ethyl succinate, a taste-free prodrug. (nih.gov)
  • In acid, however, it converts rapidly to erythromycin B 2'-ethyl succinate, and this is in turn hydrolyzed to erythromycin B in neutral and basic conditions. (nih.gov)
  • Interindividual variations in the absorption of erythromycin are, however, observed, and some patients do not achieve optimal serum levels. (nih.gov)
  • After absorption, erythromycin diffuses readily into most body fluids. (nih.gov)
  • Antibacterial agents, which target specific components of microorganisms that are unique or more essential to their function than they are to humans, are classified according to their mechanisms of action. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against C. difficile colitis. (recallguide.org)
  • Erythromycyclamine retains the antibacterial properties of erythromycin oral administration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Azelaic acid and salicylic acid are other naturally occurring products that have antibacterial properties and are available in both OTC and prescription formulations. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Erythromycin with Ethanol 2% Topical Swab is a medication containing erythromycin and ethanol for external use. (imedix.com)
  • API Bettafix is an all natural antibacterial medication for Bettas. (zingpetsupplies.com)
  • In addition, the emerging role of new technologies to harness the potential of garlic as a novel antibacterial agent is discussed. (frontiersin.org)
  • Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial and keratolytic agent. (recallguide.org)
  • Unfortunately, the prodrug hydrolyzes at a measurable rate in the medicine bottle, leading to the vile-tasting erythromycin. (nih.gov)
  • The following antibacterial medicine ought to be prescribed. (vuclyngby.dk)
  • Since then, extensive research has been performed on the antibacterial effects of garlic. (frontiersin.org)
  • So, in the presence of P. acnes and their lipases, the erythromycin is liberated and provides antibacterial effects. (skininc.com)
  • Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. (recallguide.org)
  • Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. (recallguide.org)
  • Case: Antibacterial agents. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. (recallguide.org)
  • Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. (recallguide.org)
  • The initial cumulative release for erythromycin (EM) is found to be 0.30 and 0.36 mg/mL for EC and PVA films, which drops to 0.25 and 0.20 mg/mL after BA crosslinking, respectively, after 1 h at 25 °C. Further, the developed formulations are stable for 75 days. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • Erythromycin acts by inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunits of susceptible organisms. (nih.gov)
  • Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel also contains benzoyl peroxide for topical use. (recallguide.org)
  • Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel should be applied twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed by a physician, to affected areas after the skin is thoroughly washed, rinsed with warm water and gently patted dry. (recallguide.org)
  • We determined the antibacterial effective fraction of P . oleracea in a previous study. (mdpi.com)
  • ERY-TAB ® tablets for oral administration are available in three dosage strengths, each white oval tablet containing either 250 mg, 333 mg, or 500 mg of erythromycin as the free base. (nih.gov)
  • We found 12 studies (n = 292 neonates) and were able to meta-analyze 7 studies that used erythromycin at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight per day for 14 days. (nih.gov)