Bacitracin Flashcards
1
Q
Is Bacitracin an antibiotic or an antimicrobial?
A
Antibiotic
2
Q
What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?
A
It inhibits the formation of bacterial cell walls
3
Q
Why is the use of bacitracin confined to topical antibiotic or ocular preparations?
A
Because it has the potential to cause nephrotoxicity
4
Q
In the ocular preparations, what is Bacitracin combined with?
A
Neomycin or Polymyxin B
