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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. anti-infective agents
  3. antibiotics
  4. macrolide antibiotics
  5. erythromycin
  6. roxithromycin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. esters
  3. lactones
  4. macrolides
  5. erythromycin
  6. roxithromycin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. heterocyclic oxygen compounds
  3. lactones
  4. macrolides
  5. erythromycin
  6. roxithromycin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. phenolic compounds
  3. polyketides
  4. macrolides
  5. erythromycin
  6. roxithromycin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. macrocyclic compounds
  3. polyketides
  4. macrolides
  5. erythromycin
  6. roxithromycin

Preferred term

roxithromycin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin. It is concentrated by human phagocytes and is bioactive intracellularly. While the drug is active against a wide spectrum of pathogens, it is particularly effective in the treatment of respiratory and genital tract infections.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2011

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148769

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