What kind of antibiotic is mupirocin?

What kind of antibiotic is mupirocin?

Mupirocin, formerly termed pseudomonic acid A, is a topical antibiotic under investigation for the treatment of impetigo and other superficial primary and secondary skin infections.

Is Bactroban a penicillin?

‘Bactroban’ Ointment does not contain penicillin, the active ingredient is called mupirocin. What does ‘Bactroban’ Ointment do? ‘Bactroban’ Ointment acts against the bacteria that cause skin infections. This ointment should be used only on the skin.

Is Bactroban antifungal?

Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic used to treat superficial skin infections such as staph. This type of antibiotic does not work on fungal or viral skin infections. It comes in the form of an ointment and cream.

Is Bactroban a corticosteroid?

Triamcinolone acetonide cream is a topical corticosteroid and mupirocin cream is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial. Brand names for triamcinolone acetonide cream include Cinolar, Kenalog, Oralone, Pediaderm TA, Trianex, and Triderm. Brand names for mupirocin cream include Bactroban and Centany.

Can I put mupirocin on an open wound?

Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

Can I use mupirocin and amoxicillin together?

These results suggest that combinations of amoxicillin-clavulanate and mupirocin may have therapeutic benefits in prophylaxis against staphylococcal infections.

Is mupirocin and Neosporin the same?

Neosporin is an over-the-counter topical medication that can be used for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Mupirocin (Centany) is a prescription medication that is generally used for moderate-to-severe bacterial infections, or infections that can’t be treated with other antibiotics.

Can BACTROBAN cause a yeast infection?

Thrush (a yeast infection) may develop if Bactroban is used for a long time. On the skin this looks like bright red spots which may be very itchy. On occasion small pustules may be present in the middle. If this occurs, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

What is BACTROBAN ointment used to treat?

BACTROBAN ointment is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical use) to treat a skin infection called impetigo that is caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Is triamcinolone acetonide a steroid?

Triamcinolone (Trianex) is a steroid medication used to treat the itching, redness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. There are many formulations available, including a cream, ointment, and lotion.

What is Bactroban good for?

BACTROBAN ointment is used for the treatment of certain types of skin infections such as school sores (impetigo), infection of the hair root and boils. BACTROBAN is also used when infection occurs in skin damaged by eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes (cold sores), wounds, cuts, grazes, insect bites, minor burns etc.