Baci-RX

Active Ingredient(s): Bacitracin
FDA Approved: * January 6, 1972
Pharm Company: * PHARMA TEK
Category: Antibiotics

Bacitracin[1] is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by Bacillus licheniformis bacteria, that was first isolated from the variety "Tracy I" (ATCC 10716) in 1945.[2] These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally.[3] It is generally safe when u... [wikipedia]

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