Macrolides in dermatology

Authors

  • Ehsani Amir Houshang
  • Hosseini Mahboobeh-Sadat
  • Lajvardi Vahideh-Sadat
Abstract:

Erythromycin was the first macolide discovered in 1952. In 1990s new macrolides including clarithromycin, azithromycin, and dirithromycin were introduced to the market. We provide a review of their structure, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, and indications in dermatology.

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volume 10  issue 2

pages  142- 156

publication date 2007-07-01

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