Mupirocin

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:antibiotic
gptkbp:approvedBy 1985
gptkbp:ATCCode D06AX09
gptkbp:brand Bactroban
Centany
gptkbp:CASNumber 12650-69-0
gptkbp:chemicalClass pseudomonic acid
gptkbp:concerns increasing mupirocin resistance in MRSA
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to mupirocin
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Beecham_Group
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 20-40 minutes
gptkbp:form gptkb:butter
gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C26H44O9
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mupirocin
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase
gptkbp:metabolism rapidly metabolized to monic acid
gptkbp:origin produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration topical
gptkbp:sideEffect itching
skin irritation
burning sensation
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of MRSA colonization
treatment of impetigo
treatment of skin infections
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Streptomyces_species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6