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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C66H103N17O16S
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/bacit.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
1422.69 g/mol
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Melting Point
221 - 225 oC
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H2O Solubility
Freely soluble
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State
Solid
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LogP
-1.025
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Dosage Forms
Drug premix; Ointment; Powder; Powder for solution
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Indication
For the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug. Also used in ointment form for topical treatment of a variety of localized skin and eye infections, as well as for the prevention of wound infections.
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Pharmacology
Bacitracin is a mixture of related cyclic polypeptides produced by organisms of the licheniformis group of Bacillus subtilis var Tracy. As a polypeptide, toxic, and difficult to use chemical, Bacitracin doesn't work well orally, however is very effective topically. Bacitracin exerts pronounced antibacterial action in vitro against a variety of gram-positive and a few gram-negative organisms. However, among systemic diseases, only staphylococcal infections qualify for consideration of bacitracin therapy.
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Absorption
Absorption of bacitracin following intramuscular injection is rapid and complete. Absorption from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration is not appreciable. Absorption following topical application is negligible.
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side effects and Toxicity
Oral, mouse: LD50 = >3750 mg/kg.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria