This group of antibiotics includes; Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin. They also act by preventing bacteria from producing proteins needed for their growth and reproduction. Depending on the concentration the medications are administered at, they may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal. They are most commonly used to treat chest infections acquired in the community.
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