Tyrothricin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
An antibiotic substance isolated from the soil bacillus, Bacillus brevis. It consists basically of two polypeptides, the major one being tyrocidine and other gramicidin. It is effective against many gram positive bacteria. It is used either alone or in conjunction with other antibacterial in the local treatment of infections mainly of skin and mouth. It is not suitable if given systematically.
Indications
Tyrothricin is primarily indicated in conditions like Mouth infections, Skin infections.
Contraindications
Tyrothricin
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tyrothricin, which give rise to further complications include Liver damage, Renal damage, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Sensory epithelium damage.
Warnings
No data regarding the Warnings/Precautions of Tyrothricin is available.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Tyrothricin was found.
Storage
Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
3 records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.