Compound ID | 2003
Synonym(s): Dynabac | LY 237216
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Binds to the peptidyl transferase component of the 50S subunit of ribosomes, thus inhibiting peptide bond formation and bacterial protein synthesis. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria. |
| Description: | Semisynthetic erythromycin derivative |
| Institute where first reported: | Lilly Research Labs |
| Year first mentioned: | 1987 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 1995 |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6473883 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | dirithromycin |
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