# Mupirocin (Mupirocin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/mupirocin
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Mupirocin?

Mupirocin is a prescription medication used to treat impetigo. Across the United States, 77,000 doctors prescribe Mupirocin to approximately 1.8 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Mupirocin

## Indications

Mupirocin is primarily prescribed for the treatment of impetigo.

## Conditions treated

- [Impetigo](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/impetigo)

## Mechanism of action

Mupirocin is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial .

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Topical Antibiotic
- Route of administration: TOPICAL

## Common side effects

and nausea, headache, nausea, pruritus, rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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