Intravenous clarithromycin.
Clarithromycin is a new macrolide with advantages over older macrolides such as erythromycin. The intravenous formulation has just been registered. This article reviews its activity experience with the drug and the indications for its use.
Winter
J
J
King's Cross Hospital, Dundee.
D017291:Clarithromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000188:drug therapy
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