Macrolides in dermatology
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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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