Drug reference
bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Polypeptide)
Mechanism of action
Neomycin: Antibiotic; inhibits production of protine in bacteria resulting in cell death Polymyxin: Antibiotic; increases permeability of bacterial cell wall membranes resulting in cell lysis Bacitracin: Antibiotic; bactericidal or bacteriostatic depending on concetnraiton; inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Common side effects
- Rash
- Allergic contact dermatitis
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin?
bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin work?
Neomycin: Antibiotic; inhibits production of protine in bacteria resulting in cell death Polymyxin: Antibiotic; increases permeability of bacterial cell wall membranes resulting in cell lysis Bacitracin: Antibiotic; bactericidal or bacteriostatic depending on concetnraiton; inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
What are the common side effects of bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin?
Rash, Allergic contact dermatitis
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