Drug Name:Fusidic Acid
Drug Class:Antibiotic
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to elongation factor G (EF-G)
Use:
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria
  • Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to fusidic acid
  • Severe liver disease
  • Pregnancy and lactation
Specialty:
  • Infectious Disease
  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedics