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erythromycin

erythromycin (MAYNE PHARMA ERYTHROMYCIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 25
News articles 1
Drug details — erythromycin

Quick answer

erythromycin (MAYNE PHARMA ERYTHROMYCIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN erythromycin
Brand MAYNE PHARMA ERYTHROMYCIN
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. ASND0047 Phase 3 · Ascendis Pharma · Turner Syndrome (TS), idiopathic short stature (ISS), short
  2. EIK1001-006 Phase 3 · Eikon Therapeutics · Advanced Melanoma
  3. Irinotecan liposome、5-Fluorouracil、Leucovorin Phase 3 · LianBio · Second-line Treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pan
  4. MT-3-01 Phase 3 · Minoryx Therapeutics · Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD)
  5. NN8640-4467 Phase 3 · NovoThirteen · Children with short stature either born small for gestationa
  6. Ustekinumab Dose Based on BSA and Body Weight Phase 3 · Janssen Cilag International · Colitis, Ulcerative
  7. 111-210 Phase 2 · BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia · Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)
  8. 111-211 Phase 2 · BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia · Turner Syndrome, Short Stature Homeobox-Containing Gene Defi

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Frequently asked questions

What is erythromycin?

erythromycin (MAYNE PHARMA ERYTHROMYCIN) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for erythromycin?

MAYNE PHARMA ERYTHROMYCIN is a marketed brand name for erythromycin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of erythromycin?

erythromycin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.