Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

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

• Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

Diseases for which it was used

• Multiple myeloma

Also known as

• Brand name: Biaxin