MUPIROCIN

(Bactroban)

Standard Prescription

mupirocin 2% ointment apply to affected area __times a day

Dosages

Apply to affected area BID to TID.  Reassess therapy after 5 days

Mechanism of Action

Anti-infective, inhibition of protein synthesis by binding to the isoleucyl t-RNA synthetase in Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus

Forms Supplied

ointment: 2%

Comments

Some products may contain polyethylene glycol (PEG) and should be used with caution in burn patients or moderate to severe renal impairment where potentially toxic amounts of PEG vehicle may be absorbed.

References

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Last Edited

2022-07-07 16:19:04