Erythromycin Definition

ĭ-rĭthrə-mīsĭn
noun
An antibiotic, C37H67NO13, isolated from a soil bacterium (Streptomyces erythreus), used in treating various bacterial diseases.
Webster's New World
An antibiotic, C37 H67 NO13 , obtained from a strain of the actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea and used chiefly to treat infections caused by gram-positive bacteria.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Pediamycin
  • Ilosone
  • Ethril
  • E-Mycin
  • Erythrocin

Other Word Forms of Erythromycin

Noun

Singular:
erythromycin
Plural:
erythromycins

Origin of Erythromycin

  • New Latin erythrēus former specific epithet (from Latin erythraeus reddish) (from Greek eruthraios) (from eruthros red erythro–) –mycin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • New Latin erythrēus former specific epithet (from Latin erythraeus reddish) (from Greek eruthraios) (from eruthros red erythro–) –mycin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Erythromycin Sentence Examples

  • With accompanying chlamydia infection, a topical antibiotic ointment containing erythromycin (Ilotycin) may be prescribed to be applied one to two times daily.

  • Erythromycin Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, especially at higher doses.

  • Special warnings about this medication If you have ever had liver disease, consult your doctor before taking erythromycin.

  • Other drugs are available for patients unable to tolerate erythromycin.

  • You should not use erythromycin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or are sensitive to it.

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