Drug Class
topical antibiotic
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
retapamulin
📋Overview
Retapamulin is an antibiotic that belongs to the pleuromutilin class. It is primarily used to address certain bacterial skin infections, particularly those caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Retapamulin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, helping to control the growth of susceptible bacteria. It is commonly associated with the management of mild skin infections such as impetigo.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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