Clarithromycin
A macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, with enhanced stability and broader activity compared to erythromycin. It is used for respiratory tract infections, Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination regimens), and atypical mycobacterial infections. It is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor with numerous clinically significant drug interactions.
Molekularmasse
748,0000 g/mol
LogP
3,20
TPSA
183,00 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Nicht bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
CC[C@H]1OC(=O)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O[C@H]2C[C@@](C)(OC)[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O2)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O[C@@H]2O[C@H](C)C[C@H](N(C)C)[C@H]2O)[C@](C)(OC)C[C@@H](C)C(=O)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O)[C@]1(C)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C38H69NO13/c1-15-26-38(10,45)31(42)21(4)28(40)19(2)17-37(9,47-14)33(52-35-29(41)25(39(11)12)16-20(3)48-35)22(5)30(23(6)34(44)50-26)51-27-18-36(8,46-13)32(43)24(7)49-27/h19-27,29-33,35,41-43,45H,15-18H2,1-14H3/t19-,20-,21+,22+,23-,24+,25+,26-,27+,29-,30+,31-,32+,33-,35+,36-,37-,38-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C38H69NO13
HBD / HBA
4 / 14
Rotierbare Bindungen
8
Schwere Atome
52
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, with enhanced stability and broader activity compared to erythromycin. It is used for respiratory tract infections, Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination regimens), and atypical mycobacterial infections. It is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor with numerous clinically significant drug interactions.
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.
Yes, Clarithromycin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1741. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 84029. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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