Oleandomycin

Oleandomycin

Oleandomycin (pronounced: oh-lee-an-doh-my-sin) is an antibiotic that is produced by the bacterium Streptomyces antibioticus. It is a macrolide antibiotic, similar to erythromycin, and is used to treat various types of bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Oleandomycin" is derived from the Latin olea meaning "olive" and the Greek mykes meaning "fungus". This is in reference to the olive-green color of the colonies of Streptomyces antibioticus, the bacterium that produces this antibiotic.

Usage

Oleandomycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae. It is also used to treat diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and scarlet fever.

Side Effects

Like all antibiotics, Oleandomycin can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause allergic reactions or liver damage.

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Bacterium
• Macrolide
• Erythromycin
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Scarlet fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Allergic reactions
• Liver damage

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Oleandomycin
• Wikipedia's article - Oleandomycin

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