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Mupirocin Drug Study

This document summarizes information about the drug Mupirocin. Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic ointment used for the prophylaxis of possible bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Common side effects include burning, stinging, pruritus and pain at the site of application. Mupirocin should be used with caution in patients with extensive burns or wounds, renal impairment, pregnancy, lactation, or hypersensitivity to mupirocin. Nurses should monitor for therapeutic response and potential side effects when administering mupirocin.

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Mupirocin Drug Study

This document summarizes information about the drug Mupirocin. Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic ointment used for the prophylaxis of possible bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Common side effects include burning, stinging, pruritus and pain at the site of application. Mupirocin should be used with caution in patients with extensive burns or wounds, renal impairment, pregnancy, lactation, or hypersensitivity to mupirocin. Nurses should monitor for therapeutic response and potential side effects when administering mupirocin.

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REPUBLIC of the PHILIPPINES

City of Makati
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDIES
J. P. Rizal Extension, West Rembo, Makati City 1215
Telephone No. : (+632) – 881 – 1571
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DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Mechanism of Action Indication Side Effects/Adverse Contraindication Nursing Consideration
Effect
Generic Name: Mupirocin inhibits protein synthesis Prophylaxis for Possible Burning, stinging, pruritus, Hypersensitivity to - Assess the 12 Rights in Giving Medication
Mupirocin of the bacteria by binding to Bacterial Infection pain, rash, erythema, dry mupirocin.
Brand Name: isoleucyl transfer ribonucleic acid skin, tenderness, cellulitis, - Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment.
Bactifree (RNA)-synthetase. It has pain or bleeding Childn. Pregnancy and lactation.
Dosage bacteriostatic properties at Min secondary to eczema, - Evaluate therapeutic response.
Topical inhibitory concentrations and secondary wound
Adult: As 2% oint: Apply to bactericidal properties at the higher infection, urticaria,
affected area tid for 5-10 concentrations swelling, increased
days. exudates, contact
dermatitis, furunculosis,
exfoliative dermatitis.
Rarely, systemic reactions
Reference: (e.g. nausea, headache,
MIMS 151st Edition 2017 dizziness, abdominal pain,
DRUG REFERENCE: ulcerative stomatitis,
https://www.mims.com/ systemic allergic
reactions).

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