Description:Fusidic acid (Fusidate) is a bacteriostatic antibiotic.
Density:1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point:635.6±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point:190-192ºC
Molecular Formula:C31H48O6
Molecular Weight:516.709
Flash Point:197.7±25.0 °C
Exact Mass:516.345093
PSA:104.06000
LogP:6.41
Vapour Pressure:0.0±4.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction:1.558
Storage condition:2-8°C
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Overview
Fusidic Acid (CAS: 59-96-1) is a steroid antibiotic produced by Fusidium cinnamomeum. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to elongation factor G. Molecular Formula: C28H41NO4.
Application
- Treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
- Management of skin and soft tissue bacterial infections.
- Adjunct therapy for osteomyelitis in combination with other antibiotics.
Precautions
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity. Requires strict storage below 25°C in dry conditions. Clinical use demands monitoring for potential hepatotoxicity and drug-drug interactions.