Drug Name:Lysozyme
Drug Class:Enzyme
Mechanism of Action:Lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down the cell walls of bacteria by hydrolyzing the bonds between the sugar residues in the peptidoglycan layer.
Use:
  • Treatment of bacterial infections
  • Prevention of bacterial growth in food preservation
Side Effects:
  • Rare allergic reactions
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to lysozyme or related enzymes
Specialty:
  • Infectious Disease
  • Microbiology