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Fusidic acid
Introduction
In the UK, Fusidic acid is classified as category D (Prudence) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Name
- Fusidic acid.
Class of drug
- Narrow spectrum fusidane antibiotic.
Description
Chemical name
- (17Z)-16beta-acetoxy-3alpha, 11alpha-dihydroxyfusida-17(20), 24-dien-21-oic acid.
Molecular weight
- 517 in the anhydrous form.
Physical properties
- Poorly soluble in water, therefore prepared as the diethanolamine or sodium salts in some preparations.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- European Medicines Agency (online) Categorisation of Antibiotics for Use in Animals for Prudent and Responsible Use. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf download).