Altabax
Altabax (retapamulin) is a topical (applied to the skin) antibiotic that fights bacteria on the skin. Altabax is used to treat an infection called impetigo (im-pe-TYE-go). Impetigo usually affects the nose, lips, or other areas of the face, but it may also affect other areas of the body. Altabax...
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Altabax Ointment
Altabax is used for: Treating a certain skin infection (impetigo).
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Altabax

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Altabax
ALTABAX contains retapamulin, a semisynthetic pleuromutilin antibiotic. The chemical name of retapamulin is acetic acid, [[(3-exo)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]thio]-, (3aS,4R,5S,6S,8R,9R,9aR,10R)-6-ethenyldecahydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,9,1-...
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Retapamulin
Retapamulin Pronunciation: (RE-te-PAM-ue-lin) Class: Antibacterial agent Trade Names: Altabax - Ointment 10 mg/g Pharmacology Selectively inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, inhibiting peptidyl transfer, blocking P-site interactions, and...
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See also: Impetigo

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