NDAORALCAPSULE, DELAYED REL PELLETS
Approved
Jan 1981
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
15
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ERYC (erythromycin) by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is mechanism of action erythromycin acts by inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50 s ribosomal subunits of susceptible organisms. First approved in 1981.
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ERYC (erythromycin) is an oral macrolide antibiotic approved in 1981 that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It is active against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophila, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The drug is formulated as delayed-release capsules with pellets to optimize GI tolerability.
LOE Approaching
Mature product with LOE approaching; expect defensive positioning and potential downsizing of commercial team as generic competition intensifies.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action Erythromycin acts by inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50 S ribosomal subunits of susceptible organisms. It does not affect nucleic acid synthesis. Resistance The major route of resistance is modification of the 23S rRNA in the 50S ribosomal subunit to insensitivity,…
Pharmacologic Class:
Macrolide
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (15)
A Study to Investigate the Effect of AZD5004 on Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, Repaglinide and the Effect of Erythromycin on AZD5004 in Healthy Participants
Started May 2025
49 enrolled
Healthy Participants
A Study in Healthy People to Test Whether Erythromycin Influences the Amount of BI 1291583 in the Blood
Started Apr 2025
20 enrolled
Healthy
Effect of Erythromycin on the Absorption, Metabolism and Elimination of CHF6001 in Healthy Volunteers
Started Mar 2024
24 enrolled
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Erythromycin Versus Azithromycin for Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Started Mar 2024
140 enrolled
Premature Rupture of Membrane
A Study to Assess the Effect of Erythromycin on the Test Medicine (SAR443820) When Given Orally as Tablets to Healthy Adult Male and Female Participants (Part A); and the Effect of Itraconazole on the Test Medicine (SAR443820) When Given Orally as Capsules to Healthy Adult Male Participants (Part B)
Started Feb 2022
16 enrolled
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisHealthy Volunteer
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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