
Fusidic Acid CAS 6990-06-3
Category:Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Introduction
Molecular Formula: C31H48O6
Molecular Weight: 516.709
CAS No.: 6990-06-3
Fusidic acid is a Clostridial acid antibiotic with steroidal skeleton, its function is to inhibit the polymerization of bacteria and play the role of western bacteria.
Description
Fusidic Acid is a white or almost white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 percent).
Application
Fusidic acid is a Clostridial acid antibiotic with steroidal skeleton. Its chemical structure is similar to cephalosporin P, and its antibacterial spectrum is narrow, similar to novobiocin. Its function is to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis and play the role of bacteriostasis or sterilization.
Fusidic acid is highly sensitive to various gram-positive cocci related to skin infections, especially to staphylococci. It is also effective to drug-resistant staphylococcus aureus, and it also has a certain antibacterial effect on certain gram-negative bacteria. No cross-resistance with other antibiotics.
Clinically, fusidic acid is used for osteomyelitis or skin and soft tissue infection caused by sensitive bacteria. It is also used for deep infections that fail to be treated with other antibiotics, such as sepsis, pneumonia, endocarditis and so on.
Packing
25Kg per drum
Storage:
Preserve in tight containers in a dry place.
Shelf Life :
24 months from date of production when stored in good condition.
Minimum Order
One package