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    Bactroban (Mupirocin)

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    This medication sheet provides information on mupirocin (Bactroban), an anti-infective ointment used topically for 3-5 days to treat secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Nursing implications include instructing the patient on proper application, avoiding contact with eyes, and consulting a healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days. The assessment involves evaluating the skin lesions before and during therapy and re-evaluating if no clinical response occurs within 3-5 days.

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    This medication sheet provides information on mupirocin (Bactroban), an anti-infective ointment used topically for 3-5 days to treat secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Nursing implications include instructing the patient on proper application, avoiding contact with eyes, and consulting a healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days. The assessment involves evaluating the skin lesions before and during therapy and re-evaluating if no clinical response occurs within 3-5 days.

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    This medication sheet provides information on mupirocin (Bactroban), an anti-infective ointment used topically for 3-5 days to treat secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Nursing implications include instructing the patient on proper application, avoiding contact with eyes, and consulting a healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days. The assessment involves evaluating the skin lesions before and during therapy and re-evaluating if no clinical response occurs within 3-5 days.

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    Bactroban (Mupirocin)

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    This medication sheet provides information on mupirocin (Bactroban), an anti-infective ointment used topically for 3-5 days to treat secondary skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Nursing implications include instructing the patient on proper application, avoiding contact with eyes, and consulting a healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days. The assessment involves evaluating the skin lesions before and during therapy and re-evaluating if no clinical response occurs within 3-5 days.

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    Clinical Medications Worksheets

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    mupirocin Bactroban anti-infectives 2% ointment Topical daily
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    3-5 days unknown 72 hr Ointment: Apply 3-5 times daily for 5-14 days
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 solutions
    cm in length or 100 cm2 area) caused by N/A
    Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol

    Common side effects


    No common side effects
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None known for this drug
    None known for this patient
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Instruct patient on the correct application of mupirocin.
    Advise patient to apply medication exactly as directed for
    the full course of therapy. If a dose is missed, apply as soon
    as possible unless almost time for next dose. Avoid contact
    with eyes. Patient should consult health care professional
    if symptoms have not improved in 3-5 days.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess lesions before and daily during med? Healing of skin lesions. If
    therapy Hypersensitivity reactions no clinical response is seen
    in 3-5 days, condition
    should be re-evaluated.

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