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Roxithromycin

Antibiotics

Description

Roxithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat respiratory tract, urinary and soft tissue infections. Roxithromycin is derived from erythromycin, containing the same 14-membered lactone ring. but with an N-oxime side chain attached to the ring.

Mechanism of action

It acts by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and inhibit the protein synthesis.

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Mechanism of action

It acts by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and inhibit the protein synthesis.

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