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==Mechanism of Action==
==Mechanism of Action==
 
[[Polymyxin|Polymyxin antibiotic]] is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. It has been shown to have bactericidal activity against most strains of the microorganisms.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = NEOSPORIN (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) SOLUTION [MONARCH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=33e9b6d3-2b2b-4036-dd89-47177e23fcfe | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:35, 7 January 2014

Polymyxin B sulfate
NEOSPORIN® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]

Overview

Category

Polymyxin antibiotic

US Brand Names

NEOSPORIN®

FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied

Mechanism of Action

Polymyxin antibiotic is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. It has been shown to have bactericidal activity against most strains of the microorganisms.[1]

References

  1. "NEOSPORIN (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) SOLUTION [MONARCH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]". Text " accessdate" ignored (help)