Mupirocin

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Local antibiotic from Pseudomonas fluorescens.

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)
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Inhibition of protein synthesis by inhibition of isoleucyl t-RNA synthetase.

Spectrum of action
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Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria, Staphylococcus spp.

Indication
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Elimination of Staph. aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains) in staphylococcal carriers).

Dosage and method of use
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Apply nasal ointment 2-3 times/day in each nostril, by pressing the nostrils together the ointment is distributed.

Standard concentration
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Nasal ointment: 2%.

Undesirable effects
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Slight irritation is possible if applications are made in the area of the conjunctiva.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy.

Preparations
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Turixin ointment, Infectopyoderm ointment

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