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clarithromycin · Medicine question

How does clarithromycin inhibit bacterial protein synthesis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Clarithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria.

Sources for this answer

Clarithromycin 250mg Film-coated TabletsSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 14Document updated 14 July 2023

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