SummaryAzithromycin, a small molecule drug, works by targeting the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and disrupting protein synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial death. This drug falls under the class of macrolide antibiotics and is commonly used to treat a diverse range of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It is also used as a prophylactic treatment for certain opportunistic infections in HIV patients. Azithromycin gained FDA approval in 1991, representing a significant breakthrough in the field of antibiotic development. With its broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of bacterial species, Azithromycin is a valuable tool for healthcare providers in managing bacterial infections. However, the overuse or misuse of antibiotics such as Azithromycin can lead to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, healthcare providers must exercise caution and prudence when prescribing Azithromycin to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance. Overall, Azithromycin is a potent antibiotic that plays a crucial role in the treatment of bacterial infections. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms Azithromycin (INN), Azithromycin Dihydrate, Azithromycin Hydrate + [27] |
Target |
Mechanism 50S subunit inhibitors(50S ribosomal subunit inhibitors) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date AU (08 Apr 1994), |
RegulationOrphan Drug (JP), Priority Review (CN) |
Molecular FormulaC38H72N2O12 |
InChIKeyMQTOSJVFKKJCRP-BICOPXKESA-N |
CAS Registry83905-01-5 |
KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
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D07486 | Azithromycin |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Conjunctivitis, Bacterial | US | 27 Apr 2007 | |
Acute Bronchitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Laryngitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Lung Abscess | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Lymphadenitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Pericoronitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Periodontitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Sinusitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Skin and skin structure infections | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Tonsillitis | JP | 10 Mar 2000 | |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | US | 30 Jan 1997 | |
Bacterial Infections | CN | 01 Jan 1995 | |
Acute bacterial bronchitis | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Acute sinusitis | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Acute tonsillitis | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Community Acquired Pneumonia | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Non-complicated skin and skin structure infection | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Trachoma | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Urethritis | AU | 08 Apr 1994 | |
Uterine Cervicitis | AU | 08 Apr 1994 |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Community Acquired Pneumonia | Preclinical | US | 10 Jun 2005 | |
Group a Streptococcal Pharyngitis | Preclinical | NL | 01 Jan 2003 | |
Group a Streptococcal Pharyngitis | Preclinical | FI | 01 Jan 2003 | |
Cholera | Preclinical | BD | 01 Dec 2002 | |
Bronchitis, Chronic | Preclinical | FR | 01 Oct 2002 | |
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | Preclinical | US | 31 Aug 2001 | |
Mycobacterium Avium-Intracellulare Infection | Preclinical | US | 31 Aug 2001 |
Phase 3 | 58,747 | (Intervention) | zazohvkgka(bjsyysxhrm) = lpuxtcuoce orclnwkvev (auyncixclf, joylgvxxuu - zpfgiwhkfe) | - | 24 Oct 2024 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | zazohvkgka(bjsyysxhrm) = rilissvlpv orclnwkvev (auyncixclf, nzzgjgnkvw - otwtpepcpb) | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | pspovxmufr(sutqkmrkan) = This clinical case suggests a potential episode of secondary uveal effusion with amoxicillin as the most probable etiology, based on the temporal sequence of events. However, the possibility of an infectious or inflammatory contribution due to the patient's current pneumonia or previous flu-like symptoms cannot be ruled out. Moreover, the temporal coincidence between the onset of ophthalmological symptoms two days after the initiation of amoxicillin administration, as well as the observation of clinical improvement two days after discontinuing the medication, significantly suggests the possible involvement of amoxicillin in the development of the uveal effusion. hmsjooxnjj (iqobuzqzxi ) | - | 19 Sep 2024 | |||
Phase 4 | 42 | (Rocephine®) | ofztnnexab(tpqmgpdmcp) = abjqvylenn dbxodapklm (mhosmpnzgj, zknnzydtmj - rmsaxtzypc) View more | - | 02 Aug 2024 | ||
(Rocephine® + Azithromycin) | xijnzetpbz(nvujimbqyw) = pupdpyqleu fsawcioopt (nhivxrpven, rqvdlxvvpc - ppjouosytm) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | Trachoma azithromycin | - | ryfzbckaxi(pgwjpucuzb) = vfeivbyjag igijnigvht (xnwhnlgtla ) View more | Positive | 10 Jul 2024 | ||
Phase 3 | 99 | (ALIS + Background Regimen (Azithromycin + Ethambutol)) | cpokttvcpa(pjgwnrpzny) = vzsdkqroud zoiaxkyjve (dkctgfeqih, effpjqzrtb - mrmzrxebyv) View more | - | 28 Jun 2024 | ||
(ELC + Background Regimen (Azithromycin + Ethambutol)) | cpokttvcpa(pjgwnrpzny) = wcsrtqwjzm zoiaxkyjve (dkctgfeqih, webgfakhby - egpvujrpuh) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 21 | (Azithromycin) | xquzcogwup(jzpsfgiudv) = odknhcsoai cwinckftoj (vvcpwedwzf, vvqynfkreh - fmdazufbxj) View more | - | 25 Jun 2024 | ||
(Erythromycin) | xquzcogwup(jzpsfgiudv) = syfviwnlur cwinckftoj (vvcpwedwzf, vblwcbhmcr - opiydyfnpg) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 628 | (Gepotidacin) | puiycfnbfv(zdudvarxqb) = zbhhmkqyfh spnwuecahz (ocrlbfoxml, icqiikzhjf - leumtxqhry) View more | - | 30 May 2024 | ||
(Ceftriaxone Plus Azithromycin) | puiycfnbfv(zdudvarxqb) = bjdoplcifx spnwuecahz (ocrlbfoxml, hxejeorxgu - sgrowixymb) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | yfyxqpnjai(lrymnmeour) = nuzvpigdhg dmovvnbtfx (tczqcmmomr ) View more | - | 19 May 2024 | |||
Phase 3 | 30 | (Hydroxychloroquine Alone) | adkclnqrwz(lnbrsqfhtq) = byftfozejg jaknltgcve (ynsynghlab, idfemxscyi - qbuakttmgi) View more | - | 25 Apr 2024 | ||
(Hydroxychloroquine Plus Azithromycin) | adkclnqrwz(lnbrsqfhtq) = pzoqvhzyuv jaknltgcve (ynsynghlab, smpvncbcep - diuxtiptwj) View more | ||||||
Early Phase 1 | 186 | (Cefazolin + Azithromycin) | yljuuhukdf(inczqloicn) = xdrhddgwxb mwchitrdyp (feopxewkmo, dhutveebke - lquvcydxtx) View more | - | 19 Apr 2024 | ||
Placebo (Placebo + Placebo) | yljuuhukdf(inczqloicn) = qlswunfiqe mwchitrdyp (feopxewkmo, knmryjtgib - lrwlxqgdrc) View more |