Description
Tyrothricin is a cyclic polypeptide-antibiotic mixture from Bacillus brevis. It is a locally effective antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria. It is sometimes combined with benzocaine 5mg to provide relief from sore throats. In systemic intake it can lead to severe side effects, therefore, the use is limited to topical application.Tyrothricin belongs to the pharmacologically related group of polypeptide antibiotic compounds including colistin, polymyxin B and bacitracin. There is no cross-resistance to these three agents.
Synonyms
bactratycin;coltirot;dermotricine;duboscrudecrystals;hydrotricine;intradermtyrothricin;martricin;soluthricin
Molecular Weight
179.17112
Molecular Formula
C65H85N11O13
Storage
Powder-20°C, 3 years; In solvent-80°C. 6 months; -20°C, 1 month.
Safety Description
22-24/25
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
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