| Formula |
CAS |
| C31H47NaO6 |
751-94-0 |
Background
Fusidic acid is a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent obtained by fermentation of the fungus Fusdium coccineum. It is effective against methicillin-resistant S. aureus. It is availabe as 2% topical cream in many European countries.
SynonymsFusidic Acid Sodium Salt
(3a,4a,8a,9b,11a,13a,14b,16b,17Z)-16-(Acetyloxy)-3,11-dihyroxy-29-nordammara-17(20),24-dien-21-oic acid
3a,11a,16b-Trihydroxy-29-nor-8a,9b,13a,14b-dammara-17(20),24-dien-21-oic acid
16-acetate
3a,11a,16b-Trihydroxy-4a,8,14-trimethyl-18-nor-5a,8a,9b,13a,14b-cholesta-17(20),24-dien-21-oic acid
16 acetate
3,11,16-Trihydroxy-4,8,10,14-tetramethyl-17-(1'-carboxy-isohept-4'-enyliden)cyclopentanoperhydroxphenanthrene 16-acetate
Ramycin
Fucithalmic
UsesAntibacterial
Antibiotic
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
de Groot, A.C., Contact allergy to
sodium fusidate. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(6): p. 429. |
| 2. |
Romaguera, C. and F. Grimalt, Contact
dermatitis to sodium fusidate. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(3):
p. 176-7. |
| 3. |
Goh, C.L., Contact sensitivity to
topical antimicrobials. (II). Sensitizing potentials of some
topical antimicrobials. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(3): p.
166-71. |
| 4. |
Baptista, A. and M.A. Barros, Contact
dermatitis from sodium fusidate. Contact Dermatitis, 1990.
23(3): p. 186-7. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9