militarism. a belief that government must maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national goals, placing the military in a central role in society-an element of fascism.
Although erythromycin is active against many microbes, its clinical applications are relatively few Mechanism of Action: Erythromycin binds to the 50 S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Several bacterial infections can be treated or prevented with erythromycin, such as pneumonia, chlamydia, and acne. Off-label uses for erythromycin include treating diabetic gastroparesis. This drug is not appropriate for all bacterial infections, and its use may even be dependent on the area in which a person lives. Children can take most forms of erythromycin; however, products used to treat acne should not be given to children under age 12.