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R  RBC  erythrocyte  Erythromycin

Fida  fidaxomycin

Macro mean big  act on big subunit  50S

Uses

2
(PC)
P  pertussis

C  corynebacteria infection

P  Pneumonia

C  Chlamydia infection

 Azithromycin is effective in gonorrhoea alternative to Ceftriaxone

 Azithromycin is effective in syphilis alternative to Penicillin G

 Cross resistance between macrolides is complete

Resistance

 Formation of drug metabolizing easterase

Adverse effects

Macro GRAPES

G  Gastric discomfort

R  Rash

A  acute cholestatatic hepatitis

P  prolonged GT

E  eosinophilia

S  sensitivity

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman