Mupirocin: Effect, Application, and Side effects

Effect Mupirocin inhibits the growth (bacteriostatic effect) of staphylococci and streptococci. In higher concentrations it has a killing effect (bactericidal). It also helps in infections with the MRSA germ. Mupirocin interferes with bacterial protein synthesis (formation of protein chains) by preventing the individual amino acids from linking together. This special mechanism of action ensures that … Mupirocin: Effect, Application, and Side effects