clarithromycin
Noun
Meaning
clarithromycin (uncountable)
(pharmacology) A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic C38H69NO13 (trademarks Biaxin, Klaricid) used especially in the treatment of various mild to moderate bacterial infections.
Synonyms
amoxicillin
erythromycin
metronidazole
ciprofloxacin
doxycycline
azithromycin
gentamicin
minocycline
Examples
Talking about the difference between Clarithromycin and other antibiotic drugs, Dr Mordi told Financial Express Online, “Clarithromycin belongs to an antibiotic class known as “macrolides”.