Bacitracin (Bacitracin)
Overview of Bacitracin
Bacitracin is an antibacterial ploypeptide produced by the growth of a gram positive, spore forming organism belonging to the licheniformis group of Bacillus subtilis. Bacitracin is active against many gram positive bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and pneumococci and some gram negative bacteria. Bacitracin is applied topically to the skin or conjunctivita or administered by intramuscular injection in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms
Indication of Bacitracin
Bacitracin is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Pseudomembranous colitis, Superficial infections.
Contraindication of Bacitracin
Bacitracin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Bacitracin
Bacitracin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypersensitivity, Nephrotoxicity. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Bacitracin therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bacitracin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Blurred vision, Hypotension, Azotemia.
Precautions of Bacitracin
Take appropriate measures in case of secondary infections. Maintain adequate fluid intake while taken bacitracin. Carefully determine renal function before initiating therapy. If renal toxicity occurs, discontinue use.