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Page values for "Mupirocin"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringMupirocin
brandStringBactroban, Centany
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Topical_antibiotics|Topical antibiotic]] [[:Category:Antibacterials|Antibacterial]]
mechanismString'"`UNIQ--vote-000009FD-QINU`"' Active against gram-positive cocci including MRSA; the unique target underlies the absence of cross-resistance with other antibiotic classes. High-level resistance (plasmid-mediated mupA) is rising and limits prolonged or repeated use'"`UNIQ--ref-000009FE-QINU`"'.
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-000009FF-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A00-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000A01-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringTopical: apply small amount to affected area TID × 5-10 days; nasal: apply half the contents of a single-use tube into each nostril BID × 5 days
preparationsString2% ointment; 2% cream; 2% nasal ointment (Bactroban Nasal)
fda_maxStringLimit topical to 10-day courses to reduce resistance pressure
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Topical intranasal
onsetStringDays
durationStringHours per application
halflifeStringNot meaningfully described for topical use'"`UNIQ--ref-00000A02-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityStringTopical; minimal systemic absorption'"`UNIQ--ref-00000A03-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringGenerally considered safe; minimal systemic exposure.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US