Mupirocin
| Definition: |
A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. |
| Notes: |
do not use /biosyn unless by living matter |
| Also Called: |
Mupirocin, 14C-Labeled,Bactroban,BRL-4910A,Mupirocin, Calcium Salt (2:1), Dihydrate,Mupirocin, Calcium Salt (2:1),Mupirocin, Lithium Salt,Mupirocin, Sodium Salt |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
12650-69-0 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antibiotics (1966-1991),Fatty Acids (1966-1991) |
Mupirocin Definitions and Terms
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