Application
Clarithromycin has been used to study its effect on the potassium channel KCNJ5WT.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Clarithromycin is stable in gastric acid.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with bacterial protein synthesis. Clarithromycin is an acid-stable version of erythromycin and is particularly effective against Gram-negative bacteria. It has a short half-life, however its metabolite, 14-hydroxy clarithromycin is nearly twice as active as clarithromycin against certain bacteria.
Clarithromycin possess bactericidal activity including anti-mycobacterial activity againstMycobacterium leprae, and M.avium complex.
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.
Packaging
100mg
Preparation Note
Practically insoluble in water, soluble in acetone and methylene chloride, slightly soluble in methanol.
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