Antibiotics drug class: Macrolides

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What is a prototype drug for macrolide antibiotics?

Azithromycin.

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What are some common macrolide antibiotics?

Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin.

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What suffix is commonly associated with macrolide antibiotics?

-thromycin.

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What is the mechanism of action of azithromycin?

Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.

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What are the main uses of azithromycin?

Respiratory infections and atypical pneumonia.

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What is a major side effect of azithromycin?

Gastrointestinal upset.

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What is a serious adverse effect associated with azithromycin?

QT prolongation.