Definitions for erythromycin
ɪˌrɪθ rəˈmaɪ sɪnery·thromycin

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1. erythromycin, Erythrocin, E-Mycin, Ethril, Ilosone, Pediamycinnoun

   an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative

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1. erythromycinnoun

   Any of a class of macrolide antibiotics produced by an actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces

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1. Erythromycin

   Erythromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes respiratory tract infections, skin infections, chlamydia infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and syphilis. It may also be used during pregnancy to prevent Group B streptococcal infection in the newborn, as well as to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and by mouth. An eye ointment is routinely recommended after delivery to prevent eye infections in the newborn.Common side effects include abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. More serious side effects may include Clostridium difficile colitis, liver problems, prolonged QT, and allergic reactions. It is generally safe in those who are allergic to penicillin. Erythromycin also appears to be safe to use during pregnancy. While generally regarded as safe during breastfeeding, its use by the mother during the first two weeks of life may increase the risk of pyloric stenosis in the baby. This risk also applies if taken directly by the baby during this age. It is in the macrolide family of antibiotics and works by decreasing bacterial protein production.Erythromycin was first isolated in 1952 from the bacteria Saccharopolyspora erythraea. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In 2020, it was the 225th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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1. erythromycin

   Erythromycin is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It functions by preventing bacteria from growing and multiplying. Erythromycin can be used by people who are allergic to penicillin.

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1. Erythromycin

   Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that has an antimicrobial spectrum similar to or slightly wider than that of penicillin, and is often prescribed for people who have an allergy to penicillins. For respiratory tract infections, it has better coverage of atypical organisms, including Mycoplasma and legionellosis. It was first marketed by Eli Lilly and Company, and it is today commonly known as EES. It is also occasionally used as a prokinetic agent. In structure, this macrocyclic compound contains a 14-membered lactone ring with ten asymmetric centers and two sugars, making it a compound very difficult to produce via synthetic methods. Erythromycin is produced from a strain of the actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea.

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1. Erythromycin

   A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of erythromycin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of erythromycin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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   There’s still a series of experiments and tests that must be completed before a final new drug is available. Having said that, the goal would be to use the new analogs of erythromycin against those bacteria that have developed resistance to the original compound.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Erythromycin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythromycin
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