Antibacterials / Steroids

Definition:

Fusidic acid as the best known representative of the steroid antibiotics has a steroid-like structure, but without exhibiting a corresponding hormonal activity.

Effectiveness:

Inhibition of protein synthesis. Fusidic acid has a bacteriostatic effect, bactericidal in higher dosages.

Areas of application:

Infections of the skin and eyes by Staphylococcus aureus.

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