| Health / Medical Topics |
Dirithromycin
A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic pro-drug. Dirithromycin is converted by hydrolysis during intestinal absorption into the microbiologically active erythromycylamine. Eryhtromylamine binds to the 50 S subunit of the 70 S ribosome of susceptible organisms, thereby inhibiting bacterial RNA-dependent protein synthesis. This antibiotic is used in the treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue caused by gram-positive microorganisms, including S. aureus, S. pneumonia and pyogenes, gram-negative microorganisms, including H. influenzae, L. pneumophila, M. catarrhalis, and M. pneumoniae. (NCI Thesaurus)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
A document that points out the location of people, places, or objects.
Ad hoc "think tanks" appointed to address key scientific issues. Their members include leaders in laboratory, clinical, and population-based research drawn from…
The Director of Cancer Research Center is professional, administrative, research and academic position with Cancer Center. The incumbent is responsible for the…
Medication is dispensed and consumed under the direct supervision of personnel at a clinical site.
Operating most effectively in a particular direction.
A valve designed to control the flow of fluid in a hydrolic system.
