Comparative Pharmacology
Head-to-head clinical analysis: ERYTHROMYCIN versus TAO.
Peer-Reviewed Evidence
Head-to-head clinical analysis: ERYTHROMYCIN versus TAO.
ERYTHROMYCIN vs TAO
Comparing the clinical profiles, pharmacokinetic behaviors, and safety indices of these two therapeutic agents.
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by blocking the translocation step.
Troleandomycin (TAO) is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide chain elongation.
250-500 mg orally every 6 hours or 500-1000 mg intravenously every 6 hours; maximum 4 g/day.
250-500 mg orally every 6 hours or 500 mg intravenously every 6 hours. For severe infections, up to 500 mg every 6 hours IV.
None Documented
None Documented
Terminal half-life is 1.4-2 hours in adults with normal renal function; may be prolonged to 5-6 hours in anuria.
Clinical Note
moderateErythromycin + Norfloxacin
"Erythromycin may increase the QTc-prolonging activities of Norfloxacin."
Clinical Note
moderateErythromycin + Teriflunomide
"The serum concentration of Teriflunomide can be increased when it is combined with Erythromycin."
Clinical Note
moderateErythromycin + Ibandronate
"Erythromycin may increase the QTc-prolonging activities of Ibandronate."
Clinical Note
moderateErythromycin + Indapamide
Terminal elimination half-life of 12-24 hours in adults; may be prolonged in hepatic impairment (up to 40-60 hours) and in neonates (2-5 days).
Primarily hepatic (biliary) elimination; approximately 2-5% excreted unchanged in urine, 30-60% excreted in feces via bile.
Primarily hepatic metabolism with <10% excreted unchanged in urine; approximately 30% excreted in feces via bile.
Category A/B
Category C
Macrolide Antibiotic
Macrolide Antibiotic
"Erythromycin may increase the QTc-prolonging activities of Indapamide."