¿Qué es Mupirocin Calcium?

Mupirocina Cálcica, una forma de sal cálcica de mupirocina, es un antibiótico tópico utilizado para el tratamiento de infecciones bacterianas de la piel como el impétigo. Es efectiva contra bacterias grampositivas y algunas bacterias gramnegativas al inhibir la isoleucil-tRNA sintetasa, deteniendo así la síntesis de proteínas bacterianas. La Mupirocina Cálcica se prescribe comúnmente en forma de crema o ungüento y se aplica directamente en el área infectada.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Severe diarrhea that may be bloody, stomach cramps or pain
• Severe skin rash, burning, or itching

Warnings

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.
• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.