Names and pronunciation
(re-te-pam′you-lin) Altabax
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Drug reference
(re-te-pam′you-lin) Altabax
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Func. class.: Topical antiinfective
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Chem. class.: Pleuromutilin
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ACTION: Antibacterial activity results from inhibition of protein synthesis
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USES: For the treatment of impetigo
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper R sensitivity to this product Precautions: Children
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SIDE EFFECTS INTEG: Pruritus, irritation, headache, diarrhea, nausea
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult/child ≥9 mo: TOP apply to af- fected area bid × 5 days
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Available forms: Topical ointment 1%
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Administer: Topical route • Do not use skin products near the eyes, nose, or mouth • Wash hands before and after use • Ointment: Apply a thin film to the cleansed affected area and massage gently into affected areas
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Assess: • Allergic hypersensitivity, reaction: product may need to be discontinued • Infection: number of lesions, severity of impetigo
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Evaluate: • Therapeutic response: decreased lesions, infection in impetigo
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CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Patient and caregiver information: Topical route • Not to use skin products near the eyes, nose, or mouth • To wash hands before and after use • Ointment: to apply a thin film to the cleansed affected area
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• Adult/child ≥9 mo: TOP apply to af- fected area bid × 5 days
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