Azithromycin
Macrolide- Drug Class
- Macrolide
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Binds the 50S ribosomal subunit → inhibits bacterial protein synthesis (bacteriostatic).
- Clinical Notes
- Atypical coverage (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma; Legionella in vitro only); can prolong the QT interval.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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