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Medicines erythromycinQuestion & answer

erythromycin · Medicine question

How does erythromycin act against susceptible bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Erythromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible bacteria and suppresses protein synthesis.

Sources for this answer

Erythromycin 250 mg Gastro-resistant TabletsBrown & Burk UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 16 June 2025

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