Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

It was used as calibration standard at concentrations 3.90, 5.85, 7.80, 9.75 and 11.70 mg/mL during HPLC analysis to determine azithromycin in tablets and capsules.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Azithromycin dihydrate is a macrolide antibiotic, azalide subclass. It binds to the 50S subunit of the 70S bacterial ribosomes and inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis in bacterial cells. Azithromycin also has anti-immunomodulatory/anti-inflammatory properties, which make it useful in treating cystic fibrosis.

General description

Azithromycin is a subclass of macrolides consisting of 15-membered macrocyclic lactone ring to which sugar moieties are linked.

Other Notes

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USP issued SDS can be found here.