CLARITHROMYCIN
\klˈaɹɪθɹˌɒmɪsˌɪn], \klˈaɹɪθɹˌɒmɪsˌɪn], \k_l_ˈa_ɹ_ɪ_θ_ɹ_ˌɒ_m_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic derived from ERYTHROMYCIN that is active against a variety of microorganisms. It can inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits. This inhibits the translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and prevents peptide chain elongation.
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