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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Pharmaceutical Microbiology& Antimicrobials (PM 502)
Fucidic acid 50s
Mechanism: inhibits protein synthesis by forming a stable complex with
elongation factor EF-G
Bacteriostatic
➢ is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that is often used topically in creams and
eyedrops
➢ Use: mainly against Gram-positive bacteria, treatment of staphylococcal
infections
G+ve bacteria
Refresh your memory about protein synthesis inhibitors
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