Troleandomycin
Troleandomycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is primarily indicated for respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and other conditions caused by susceptible organisms. This medication is reserved for situations where first-line antibiotics are not appropriate or have proven ineffective.
Troleandomycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections when other antibiotics are not suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J01FA08
- RxNorm
- 10864
- Generic
- Troleandomycin
- Class
- atc-j01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis), skin and soft tissue infections, and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria including certain strains of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Haemophilus species. May also be used for pertussis and diphtheria in certain cases.
Troleandomycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial ribosome (specifically the 50S subunit), inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. This bacteriostatic action prevents the growth and replication of susceptible bacteria, allowing the body's immune system to eliminate the infection.
Use with caution in patients with liver disease or hepatic impairment due to potential hepatotoxicity. May cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Drug interactions are possible, particularly with medications metabolized by CYP450 enzymes. Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics. Not typically used as first-line therapy due to its side effect profile compared to other antibiotics.
Official drug label
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