Fusidic Acid (Fusidic Acid)
Overview of Fusidic Acid
Fusidic Acid is a steroid antibiotic. Fusidic Acid is used to treat the infection caused by penicillin resistant staphylococci.
Indication of Fusidic Acid
Fusidic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, Cystic fibrosis, Endocarditis, Food allergy, Muscle relaxation (rapid onset, short duration), Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, Septicaemia, Skin infections, Small cell carcinoma, Soft tissue infections.
Contraindication of Fusidic Acid
Fusidic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic failure,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Fusidic Acid
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Fusidic Acid, which give rise to further complications include Jaundice, Jaundice, Cholestasis, Hemolysis, Hyperbilirubinemia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fusidic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Rashes, Pruritus, GI symptoms, Epigastric pain.
Precautions of Fusidic Acid
Use of topical preparation near the eyes should be avoided because of potential conjunctival irritation. Parentrally the drug should be infused slowly to decrease to decrease the incidence of thrombophlebitis and vasospam. Oral administration should be instituted as soon as possible. Long term topical theorapy should beavoided particularly is infants & children.