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Revision as of 16:00, 23 July 2018

Mechanism of action

Antibiotic which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis through binding to the 50S subunit. Mechanism for observed antineoplastic effect may be through suppression of IL-6.

Diseases for which it is used

Also known as

  • Brand name: Biaxin