Substance
ID:73423
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
KlaricidClaceeInfexVikrolClarithromycinCrixanKlabaxClaremClaripenFromilidClacidClariClaridar
IUPAC name
(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13S,14R)-6-{[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-14-ethyl-12,13-dihydroxy-4-{[(2R,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-7-methoxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-1-oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione
IUPAC Traditional name
clarithromycin
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Pharmacology Properties
Target
DNA/RNA
Molecule Details
Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) is a macrolide antibiotic and a CYP3A4 substrate and inhibitor. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) binds to the subunit 50S of the bacterial ribosome and thus inhibits the translation of peptides. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) has similar antimicrobial spectrum as erythromycin but is more effective against certain gram-negative bacteria, particularly Legionella pneumophila. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (especially atypical pneumonias associated with Chlamydia pneumoniae or TWAR), skin and skin structure infections. Besides, clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid)is a substrate and inhibitor of CYP3A4. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may increase clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) serum concentrations. Inducers of CYP3A4 substrates may decrease clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) serum concentrations. [1][2]
Biological Activity:
Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) is a macrolide antibiotic and a CYP3A4 substrate and inhibitor. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) binds to the subunit 50S of the bacterial ribosome and thus inhibits the translation of peptides. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) has similar antimicrobial spectrum as erythromycin but is more effective against certain gram-negative bacteria, particularly Legionella pneumophila. Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (especially atypical pneumonias associated with Chlamydia pneumoniae or TWAR), skin and skin structure infections. Besides, clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid)is a substrate and inhibitor of CYP3A4. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may increase clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) serum concentrations. Inducers of CYP3A4 substrates may decrease clarithromycin (Biaxin, Klacid) serum concentrations. [1][2]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Niemi M et al. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2001 Jul; 70(1):58-65.