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What is the brand name of bacitracin?

  • Bacifin
  • Bacitin (correct)
  • Bacitran
  • Bacilox
  • What drug class does bacitracin belong to?

  • Anti infective (correct)
  • Antiviral
  • Antibiotic (correct)
  • Analgesic
  • What are the indications for bacitracin?

    Treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci.

    What is the mechanism of action of bacitracin?

    <p>Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by preventing transfer of mucopeptides into growing cell wall, leading to cell death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the routes and dosage for bacitracin?

    <p>Topical: apply 1-5 times daily; IM for infants &gt;2.5 kg: 1000 units/kg/day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bacitracin Overview

    • Brand name for bacitracin is Bacitin.
    • Classified as an anti-infective and antibiotic agent.

    Indications for Use

    • Effective in treating pneumonia and empyema in infants due to staphylococci infections.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.
    • Prevents the transfer of mucopeptides into the growing cell wall, ultimately causing cell death.

    Administration and Dosage

    • Bacitracin is administered topically, with a recommended application of 1 to 5 times daily for adults and children.
    • For intramuscular use in infants weighing over 2.5 kg, the dosage is 1000 units per kg per day.

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