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Roxithromycin for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Roxithromycin, Erythromycin 9-(-O-[2-methoxyethoxy]methyloxime)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C41H76N2O15
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
837.05
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

roxithromycin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC1OC(=O)C(C)C(OC2CC(C)(OC)C(O)C(C)O2)C(C)C(OC3OC(C)CC(C3O)N(C)C)C(C)(O)CC(C)C(=N/OCOCCOC)\C(C)C(O)C1(C)O

InChI

1S/C41H76N2O15/c1-15-29-41(10,49)34(45)24(4)31(42-53-21-52-17-16-50-13)22(2)19-39(8,48)36(58-38-32(44)28(43(11)12)18-23(3)54-38)25(5)33(26(6)37(47)56-29)57-30-20-40(9,51-14)35(46)27(7)55-30/h22-30,32-36,38,44-46,48-49H,15-21H2,1-14H3/b42-31+

InChI key

RXZBMPWDPOLZGW-FEMONOMJSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Roxithromycin for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Semisynthetic erythromycin derivative. Impairs NADPH oxidase activation and alters translocation of its cytosolic components to the neutrophil membrane.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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J Gaillat
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 26 Suppl 2, 16-21 (1997-03-01)
BRONCHIAL SUPERINFECTIONS: Macrolides are first-line antibiotics for acute bronchitis and infectious complications of chronic bronchitis. Data in the literature on roxithromycin treatment in respiratory tract infections demonstrate to clinical and bacteriological efficacy at high doses comparable with other available antibiotics.
C Mayaud
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 26 Suppl 2, 27-29 (1997-03-01)
A LOGICAL HYPOTHESIS: Recent publications raise the question of an association between Chlamydia pneumoniae and asthma. There has been no formal proof justifying routine search for C.pneumoniae in patients with uncontrolled asthma nor for systematic treatment with an antibiotic. Can
A Markham et al.
Drugs, 48(2), 297-326 (1994-08-01)
Roxithromycin is a derivative of the macrolide antibacterial erythromycin with in vitro antibacterial activity resembling that of the parent compound. The drug has activity against some Staphylococcus spp., many Streptococcus spp., Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila and Chlamydia
[Revaluation of current antimicrobials. Series 18: Roxithromycin].
Y Niki et al.
The Japanese journal of antibiotics, 47(10), 1275-1282 (1994-10-01)
[Roxithromycin (Forilin, Surlid)].
N H Eriksen et al.
Ugeskrift for laeger, 152(6), 411-412 (1990-02-05)

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