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Bacitracin inhibits isoprenyl pyrophosphate, a molecule that carries the building blocks of the peptidoglycan bacterial wall outside of the inner membrane.
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Which are the elements that compose bacitracin?
Bacitracin contain C, H, N, O, S.
Does the edge of zone inhibition directly indicate the limit of bacitracin?
Yes, the edge zone of inhibiton directly indicates the limit of bacitracin.
Do you need a prescription for bacitracin zinc ointment?
yes
What type of microbe produces bacitracin?
Bacteria and Viruses both produce toxins
What are two antibiotics produced by bacteria?
Polymixin B and Bacitracin are the two antibiotics that are derived from the bacteria.
Bacitracin Zinc Topical ointment can it work on burns?
yes, as it disinfects the area.
Can bacitracin work on insect bites?
Bacitracin is a topical antibiotic ointment that is generally used for injuries or infections. It should only be used on insect bites if the area appears to be infected.
Which are the elements that compose bacitracin?
Bacitracin contain C, H, N, O, S.
Classification for bacitracin ointment?
bacitracin is classified as a PEPTIDE (reference: http://dermnetnz.org/treatments/antibiotics.html)
Can you use Bacitracin for a Rubik's Cube?
If you do not have plain petroleum jelly, Bacitracin can work. It is just an antibiotic with a petroleum base. However, a very large jar of petroleum is only a couple of dollars. You might be better off to wait and pick some up.
What are the indications for Bacitracin?
bacitracin is limited to the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug
Is bacitracin safe for cats?
You shouldn't use bacitracin on any pet. Keep it out of reach of small children, too.
Does bacitracin zinc contain sulfur?
Bacitracin does have a sulfur molecule in its structure. If you are asking if bacitracin is a sulfa drug, then no, it is not a sulfa drug and can be used in patients with sulfa allergies for burns when silver sulfadiazene cannot be used.
Is bacitracin a sulfa drug?
yes
Does bacitracin come in a cream?
yes
Does the edge of zone inhibition directly indicate the limit of bacitracin?
Yes, the edge zone of inhibiton directly indicates the limit of bacitracin.
Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat pink eye?
Generally, no. Bacitracin ointment should not be applied near the eye unless it is Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment. Even that medicine, however, is only useful against bacterial infections, and only some of those. Most cases of "pink eye" are caused by viruses, and are therefore not treatable with Bacitracin.
