Fusidic acid

Fusidic acid is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily used for skin infections and wound infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus. Read more

Fusidic acid is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily used for skin infections and wound infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of Protein Synthesis: Fusidic acid works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to elongation factor G (EF-G), which is essential for bacterial mRNA translation into proteins.
• Bacteriostatic Effect: By halting protein synthesis, fusidic acid prevents bacterial growth and replication, allowing the immune system to combat the infection.