Mupirocin

topical · integumentary · immune-hematologic · Transdermal

Mupirocin, a topical compound. Topical antibacterial — inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. Active against staphylococci +… Transdermal half-life 1 h.

Topical antibacterial — inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. Active against staphylococci + streptococci including MRSA. Used for impetigo + nasal MRSA decolonization before surgery / dialysis catheter placement.