Tyrothricin (Tyrothricin)
Overview of Tyrothricin
An antibiotic substance isolated from the soil bacillus, Bacillus brevis. It consists basically of two polypeptides, the major one being tyrocidine and other gramicidin. It is effective against many gram positive bacteria. It is used either alone or in conjunction with other antibacterials in the local treatment of infections mainly of skin and mouth. It is not suitable if given systematically.
Indication of Tyrothricin
Tyrothricin is primarily indicated in conditions like Mouth infections, Skin infections.
Contraindication of Tyrothricin
No data regarding the contra indications of Tyrothricin is available.
Side Effects of Tyrothricin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tyrothricin, which give rise to further complications include Liver damage, Renal damage, Stevens johnson syndrome, Sensory epithelium damage.
Precautions of Tyrothricin
No data regarding the Warnings/Precuations of Tyrothricin is available.