Mupirocin
- Generic Name
- Mupirocin
- Brand Names
- Bactroban, Centany, Pirnuo
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C26H44O9
- CAS Number
- 12650-69-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- D0GX863OA5
- Background
Mupirocin, formerly termed pseudomonic acid A, is a novel antibacterial agent with a unique chemical structure and mode of action apart from other antibiotic agents. Produced by fermentation using the organism Pseudomonas fluorescens, mupirocin is a naturally-occurring antibiotic that displays a broad-specturm activity against many gram-positive bacteria and...
- Indication
Indicated for the treatment of impetigo and secondary skin infections, leading to traumatic skin lesions, due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Associated Conditions
- Impetigo, Impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Impetigo caused by streptococcus pyogenes, Secondary infection Skin infection, Staphylococcus aurea colonization of the nasal passage
- Associated Therapies
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