ORG MED LEC: 6-methyl ether of erythromycin.
Methylation of 6-hydroxyl group.

Better acid stability Oral administration

Reduced GI side effects and superior activity than erythromycin

Enzyme inhibitor

Methylated form of Erythromycin

Question

6-methyl ether of erythromycin.
Methylation of 6-hydroxyl group.

Better acid stability > Oral administration

Reduced GI side effects and superior activity than erythromycin

Enzyme inhibitor

Methylated form of Erythromycin

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

6-methyl ether of erythromycin. Methylation of 6-hydroxyl group. Better acid stability > Oral administration Reduced GI side effects and superior activity than erythromycin Enzyme inhibitor Methylated form of Erythromycin