Synonyms: AS-E 136 | Dynabac® | LY237216
dirithromycin is an approved drug (FDA (1995))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Dirithromycin is a 14-membered macrolide antibacterial compound [1]. It is an orally administered prodrug of the semi-synthetic erythromycin derivative erythromycyclamine.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Dirithromycin can be used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila and Chlamydia pneumoniae [2]. Manufacture was discontinued in the US, but it may be available in other jurisdictions. |