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Azithromycin

Offered By: Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube

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Microbiology Courses

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Explore the macrolide antibiotic azithromycin in this informative 14-minute video from Medicosis Perfectionalis. Learn about its classification, mechanism of action, and spectrum of activity against various microbes, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as atypical pathogens. Discover azithromycin's uses as both an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, particularly in treating COPD exacerbations. Understand important considerations such as its potential to prolong the QT interval on ECG and its current investigation in combination with hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment. Gain valuable knowledge about this widely-used antibiotic, its trade names, and its place within the macrolide family alongside erythromycin and clarithromycin.

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Azithromycin


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Medicosis Perfectionalis

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