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Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic with a long half-life and a high degree of tissue penetration. It was initially approved by the FDA in 1991. It is primarily used for the treatment of respiratory, enteric and genitourinary infections and may be used instead of other macrolides for some sexually transmitted and enteric infections. It is structurally related to erythromycin. Azithromycin [9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin] is a part of the _azalide_ subclass of macrolides, and contains a 15-membered ring, with a methyl-substituted nitrogen instead of a carbonyl group at the 9a position on the aglycone ring, which allows for the prevention of its metabolism. This differentiates azithromycin from other types of macrolides. In March 2020, a small
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of fungal infections.[FDA Label] It functions by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol, the fungal equivalent of cholesterol, thereby increasing membrane fluidity and preventing growth of the fungus.[A181802,T116] Ketoconazole was first approved in an oral formulation for systemic use by the FDA in 1981. At this time it was considered a significant improvement over previous antifungals, [miconazole] and [clotrimazole], due to its broad spectrum and good absorption. However, it was discovered that ketoconazole produces frequent gastrointestinal side effects and dose-related hepatitis.[A188054,A188057] These effects combined with waning efficacy led to its eventual replacement by triazole agents, [fluconazole], [itraconazole], [voriconazole], and [posaconazole]. Ketoconazole and its predecessor [clotrimazole] continue to be used in topical formulations.
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Itraconazole
Itraconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Itraconazole
Itraconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Eye irritation
Eye irritation {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) ABCB1
ABCB1 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) ABCB1
ABCB1 {u} (Gene) regulates {v} (Gene) ALDOC
ALDOC {u} (Gene) is upregulated by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Metronidazole
Metronidazole {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Metronidazole
Metronidazole {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Azithromycin (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) causes Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) and Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) is caused by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Itraconazole (Compound) and Itraconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) causes Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) and Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) is caused by Itraconazole (Compound) and Itraconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) causes Eye irritation (Side Effect) and Eye irritation (Side Effect) is caused by Posaconazole (Compound) and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) binds ABCB1 (Gene) and ABCB1 (Gene) is bound by Posaconazole (Compound) and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin (Compound) binds ABCB1 (Gene) and ABCB1 (Gene) regulates ALDOC (Gene) and ALDOC (Gene) is upregulated by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Metronidazole and Metronidazole may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Posaconazole and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Magnesium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Posaconazole and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Azithromycin may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Metronidazole and Metronidazole (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Ketoconazole (Compound)