User:Mr. Ibrahem/Bacitracin
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Bacitracin is an antibiotic.[1] When applied to the skin, it is used to treat superficial bacterial skin infections.[2] When applied to the eyes, it is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.[3] It has also been used by mouth to treat Clostridioides difficile diarrhea, but is not a preferred treatment.[1]
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Trade names | Baciim |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Systemic: Monograph Topical: Monograph Eye: Monograph |
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Routes of administration | Topical, intramuscular |
Drug class | Antibiotic |
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Formula | C66H103N17O16S |
Molar mass | 1422.71 g·mol−1 |
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Common side effects when applied to the skin or eyes include irritation and rash.[2] Other side effects may include allergic reactions.[2] When given by injected kidney problems may occur.[1] Safety in pregnancy is unclear.[2] It works by interfering with the building of a cell wall.[3]
Bacitracin was first isolated in 1945 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1948.[4][1] It is available as a generic medication.[5] In the United States a 3.5 gram tube for use in the eyes costs about 31 USD as of 2022.[5] It was isolated form Bacillus licheniformis.[4] It is also available in combination with other medications.[2]