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macrolides

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macrolides
(mak´rōlīdz),
n a class of antibiotics discovered in
Streptomyces, characterized by molecules made up of large-ring lactones. An example is erythromycin.


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Macrolides are other antibiotics for sinus infections that work by stopping the bacteria to create new proteins, while fluoroquinolones work by disrupting the DNA replication process of the bacteria.
It has shown higher in vitro potency and a broader range of activity than macrolides against Gram-positive bacteria associated with respiratory tract infections, and, again in in vitro tests, it appears to be effective against penicillin-, macrolide- and fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria.
Wu added that: "Looking intothe second half of the year, the Group is to continue to consolidate its leading role of macrolides antibiotics, strengthen intravenous infusion segment, boost the sales of general medicines and privileged brands, speed up the launches and enhance the sales of OTC and healthcare products.
 
 
 
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