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Clarithromycin (CAS 81103-11-9)

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Alternate Names:
Biaxin; Cyllind; Klacid
Application:
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic and protein synthesis inhibitor
CAS Number:
81103-11-9
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
747.95
Molecular Formula:
C38H69NO13
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Clarithromycin is a 14-member ring macrolide antibiotic and 6-O-methyl derivative of erythromycin. It has reported bacteriostatic action against gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria including anaerobes. Similar to other macrolide antibiotics, this antibiotic is believed to function via binding of the ribosome within the microorganism. Studies have noted that clarithromycin appears to bind specifically to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thus inhibiting DNA translation and inhibiting bacterial growth. This compound is both a substrate and inhibitor of CYP3A4.


Clarithromycin (CAS 81103-11-9) References

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  2. Molecular basis of macrolide resistance in Campylobacter: role of efflux pumps and target mutations.  |  Mamelli, L., et al. 2005. J Antimicrob Chemother. 56: 491-7. PMID: 16055509
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  4. Dual Therapy with Vonoprazan and Amoxicillin Is as Effective as Triple Therapy with Vonoprazan, Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori.  |  Furuta, T., et al. 2020. Digestion. 101: 743-751. PMID: 31434101
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  6. Non-bismuth and bismuth quadruple therapies based on previous clarithromycin exposure are as effective and safe in an area of high clarithromycin resistance: A real-life study.  |  Romano, M., et al. 2020. Helicobacter. 25: e12694. PMID: 32314519
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Clarithromycin, 100 mg

sc-205634
100 mg
$77.00

Clarithromycin, 250 mg

sc-205634A
250 mg
$122.00

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Thank you for your question. Clarithromycin, sc-205634, is a white or almost white crystalline powder.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from SadeghiSadeghi-Khomami et al. (PubMed ID 18635010) found that clarithromycin was a competitive inhibitor of glycosidase. -SCBT Publication Review
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