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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: rash

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Action

  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by preventing transfer of mucopeptides into growing cell wall.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Bactericidal action.

Spectrum:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: anti-infectives

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Poorly absorbed from mucous membranes.

Distribution: Poor penetration into CSF.

Metabolism/Excretion: 10–40% excreted in urine within 24 hr.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Canadian Brand Names

Bacitin

Time/Action Profile

(blood levels)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
Topicalunknownunknownunknown

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

bas-i-TRAY-sin

Code

NDC Code