| Drug Name: | Mupirocin |
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| Drug Class: | Topical Antibiotic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase |
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| Use: | - Treatment of impetigo
- Eradication of nasal colonization of MRSA
- Treatment of secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
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| Side Effects: | - Burning
- Stinging
- Itching
- Erythema
- Dryness
- Contact dermatitis
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any component of the formulation
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
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