Substance / Medication

Dirithromycin

Overview

Active Ingredient
dirithromycin
RxNorm CUI
23437

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

13 trials linked to this intervention

13
Total Trials
4
Recruiting
4
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Phage Therapy in Bacterial Pneumonia Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Rahman Mohammad Akhlaquer, Verma Kapil Kumar, Posa Mahesh Kumar · Comb Chem High Throughput Screen · 2025
PMID: 38357944Meta-Analysis
The relationship between group A streptococcus test positivity and clinical findings in tonsillopharyngitis in children: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eroğlu Ayşe, Suzan Özge Karakaya, Kolukısa Tuğçe et al. · Infection · 2025
PMID: 39331273Meta-Analysis
Complementary and alternative medicine in the (symptomatic) treatment of acute tonsillitis in children: A systematic review.
Büttner Rebecca, Schwermer Melanie, Ostermann Thomas et al. · Complement Ther Med · 2023
PMID: 36868289Meta-Analysis
The Impact of Surgical Indication on Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Gutierrez Jorge A, Shannon Christian M, Nguyen Shaun A et al. · Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · 2023
PMID: 37003296Meta-Analysis
Quality of life after tonsillectomy in adult patients with recurrent acute tonsillitis: a systematic review.
Houborg Hannah Inez, Klug Tejs Ehlers · Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · 2022
PMID: 35044507Meta-Analysis
A quality assessment of online patient information regarding tonsillitis using the EQIP tool.
Kwan Lok Yin, Yip Ho Cheung Anthony, Tan Sen et al. · Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol · 2022
PMID: 35785584Meta-Analysis
Occult Malignancy in Adult Tonsillectomy for Benign Indication.
Syme Noah, Brettfeld Stefan, Dorneden Ashley et al. · Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol · 2021
PMID: 32840127Meta-Analysis
A systematic review of the clinical evidence and biomarkers linking allergy to adeno-tonsillar disease.
De Corso Eugenio, Galli Jacopo, Di Cesare Tiziana et al. · Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol · 2021
PMID: 34153930Meta-Analysis
A comparison of 5-day courses of dirithromycin and azithromycin in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Castaldo Richard S, Celli Bartolome R, Gomez Fernando et al. · Clin Ther · 2003
PMID: 12749513Trial
Comparative efficacy of 5 days of dirithromycin and 7 days of erythromycin in skin and soft tissue infections.
Wasilewski M M, Wilson M G, Sides G D et al. · J Antimicrob Chemother · 2000
PMID: 10933649Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Dirithromycin (substance)
SNOMED CT
96035007
UMLS CUI
C0058445
RxNorm CUI
23437

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
13
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.