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| erythromycin | <drug> An antibiotic that disrupts bacterial protein synthesis by binding totheir ribosomes and inhibiting translocation. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| erythromycin C-12 hydroxylase | <enzyme> Required for the c-12 hydroxylation of the macrolactone ring in erythromycin synthesis; mw 44 kD; from saccharopolyspora erythraea; amino acid sequence given in first source Registry number: EC 1.14.- Synonym: hydroxylase eryk, eryk gene product, cytochrome p-450(eryk) (26 Jun 1999) |
| erythromycin esterase | <enzyme> Hydrolyzes the lactone ring of erythromycin Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| 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) |
| erythromycin ethylsuccinate | <chemical> Erythromycin, 2'-(ethyl butanedioate). An ester of erythromycin having the same antibacterial effect as erythromycin but with better absorption and fewer side effects. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, macrolide. Chemical name: Erythromycin, 2'-(ethyl butanedioate) (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythromycin glucoheptonate | A salt of the macrolide antibiotic, erythromycin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythromycin propionate | A salt of the macrolide antibiotic, erythromycin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythromycin stearate | A salt of the macrolide antibiotic, erythromycin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anti-inflammatory agent, topical | Anti-inflammatory agent that are applied to the skin and whose pharmacological effect only occurs at the area of application. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glucocorticoids, topical | A class of corticosteroids that produces suppression of inflammatory diseases when applied as ointments, lotions, or other topical dosage forms. Penetration of the preparations may be increased by means of occlusive dressings. (12 Dec 1998) |
| prednisolone, topical | Prednisolone that is applied topically as an anti-inflammatory agent. (12 Dec 1998) |
| hydrocortisone, topical | Hydrocortisone that is applied topically as an anti-inflammatory agent. (12 Dec 1998) |
| topical | <pharmacology> Pertaining to a particular surface area, as a topical anti-infective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied. Origin: Gr. Topikos (18 Nov 1997) |
| topical anaesthesia | Superficial loss of sensation in conjunctiva, mucous membranes or skin, produced by direct application of local anaesthetic solutions, ointments, or jellies. (05 Mar 2000) |
| topical anaesthetic | An anaesthetic that is applied or sprayed on the surface of the skin (or mucous membranes) for providing pain relief. Commonly used are benzocaine, butacaine, cyclomethycaine, lidocaine, tetracaine and dibucaine. (27 Sep 1997) |