Telithromycin (Ketek®)

Telithromycin is the first ketolide antibiotic to enter clinical use. It is used to treat mild to moderate respiratory infections. Telithromycin is sold under the brand name of Ketek®.   Telithromycin is a semi-synthetic erythromycin derivative.

[Newstarget Nov 2006] Ketek antibiotic drug faces intense FDA scrutiny over liver failure reports
[Newstarget June 2006] FDA admits children's antibiotic could cause liver failure, but allows its sale anyway