Effects of claritromycin on inflammatory parameters and clinical conditions in children with bronchiectasis

Yalcin, E; Kiper, N; Ozcelik, KADRİYE; Dogru, DENİZ; Firat, P; Sahin, A; Ariyurek, M; Mocan, G; Gurcan, N; Gocmen, A

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2710.2006.00708.x

Effects of claritromycin on inflammatory parameters and clinical conditions in children with bronchiectasis

Yalcin E., Kiper N., Ozcelik U., Dogru D., Firat P., Sahin A., ...More

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS, vol.31, no.1, pp.49-55, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 31 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2006.00708.x
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.49-55
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The effects of the macrolides cannot be ascribed to their antibacterial action alone. Their immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory functions are significant too. They are frequently used in the treatment of diffuse panbronchiolitis and cystic fibrosis (CF).