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Brand: Altabax, Bactroban Nasal
Retapamulin is a topical antibiotic belonging to the pleuromutilin class. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, specifically targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit. This action prevents bacteria from producing essential proteins, leading to their death. Retapamulin is primarily used for the treatment of impetigo, a common bacterial skin infection.
For the topical treatment of impetigo caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Outcome:
Increased neuromuscular blockade
Mechanism:
Possible additive effect on neuromuscular transmission
Outcome:
No known significant interaction
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
No clinically significant interaction
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: A combination topical formulation with a corticosteroid (Year: 2025, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and emerging resistance patterns, there is a 75% likelihood that retapamulin will maintain its current regulatory status for the next 5 years.
Antibiotic, Pleuromutilin
Pleuromutilin