Term Name:	clarithromycin
Synonyms:	6-O-methylerythromycin, 6-O-methylerythromycin A, CLA, CLARITHROMYCIN, clarithromycina, clarithromycine, clarithromycinum, O(6)-methylerythromycin
Definition:	The 6-O-methyl ether of erythromycin A, clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of respiratory-tract, skin and soft-tissue infections. It is also used to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. It prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:3732]  ( EBI )