Mupirocin

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

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Local antibiotic from Pseudomonas fluorescens.

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.

Inhibition of protein synthesis by inhibition of isoleucyl t-RNA synthetase.

Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.

Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria, Staphylococcus spp.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.

Nasal ointment: 2%.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

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

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Turixin ointment, Infectopyoderm ointment

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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