SM PHARMACEUTICALS SDN BHD

Date: 2nd April 2020

Test 1
1. What is antibiotics?
An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria is
the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial
infections.

2.How does antibiotic work?

Antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of
such infections. The may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria

3. Group of antibiotics – example of each group

Antibiotics Example
Penicillin Amoxicillin
Macrolides Erythromycin, Clarithromycin,
Zithromax
Fluoroquinolone Ciprofolxacin, Levofloxacin
Tetracyclines Sumychin, Panmycin

4.What is SMP brands antibiotics?

Cipquin, Claritrox, Comazole N Tab, Elthrocin, Metgyl, Comazole
Suspension, Retorin Suspension, Bactricin Ointment, Chlorop Ointment,
Polytet Ointments

5. Elthrocin belongs to which group of antibiotics?

Elthrocin belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics which consists of
Azithromycin, Clarithromycin and Spiramycin
6. What is the drug name for the Elthrocin?
Erythromycin stearate

7. What is the strength of Elthrocin?

250mg and 500mg

8. What is the Elthrocin and Ethical Brand

The ethical brand of Elthrocin are Benzamycin, Pediazole, Eryzole,
Romycin, Ilotycin,

9. What is the Dosage and administration of the Elthrocin

The usual dosage is 250mg every 6 hours or 500mg every 12 hours.

10. What is the indication of Elthrocin?

 Alternative to penicillin in hypersensitive patients
 Bacterial infections
 Bronchitis
 Eye infections
 GI infections
 Lower respiratory tract infection
 Pharyngitis
 Pneumonia
 Acne vulgaris
 Otitis media
 Bone and joint infections
11. What is the mode of Action of Elthrocin?
Elthrocmycin displays bacteriostic activity or inhibits growth of bacteria,
especially at higher concentrations. By binding to the 50’s sub unit of the
bacterial rRna complex, protein synthesis and subsequent structure and
function processes critical for life or replication are inhibited.

12.What is the competitor brand and company in the market for Elthrocin?
Abbott – Axcel Erythromycin EES

13. Ethrocin form of drug?

An antibiotic it belongs to the class of medications called macrolide
antibiotics.

14. Elthrocin colour?

250mg – Red
500mg - Pink

15. Shape of SMP Elthrocin?

250mg – Round
500mg - Oblong