Medical Definition of Erythromycin estolate
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Lauryl sulfate salt of propionic ester of erythromycin. Found to cause jaundice. Essential hepatotoxic property is due to the propionyl ester linkage at the 2' position.
Pharmacological action: antibiotics, macrolide.
Chemical name: Erythromycin, 2'-propanoate, dodecyl sulfate (salt)
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythromycin Estolate
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