| erythromycin estolate | <chemical> Lauryl sulfate salt of propionic ester of erythromycin. Found to cause jaundice. Essential hepatotoxic property is due to the propionyl ester linkage at the 2' position. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, macrolide. Chemical name: Erythromycin, 2'-propanoate, dodecyl sulfate (salt) (12 Dec 1998) |
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