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bacitracin

bacitracin (BACI-RX) is a c55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — bacitracin
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

bacitracin (BACI-RX) is a c55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN bacitracin
Brand BACI-RX
Mechanism C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate inhibitor
Target C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate inhibitor

Primary target: C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Recent coverage

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Frequently asked questions

What is bacitracin?

bacitracin (BACI-RX) is a c55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for bacitracin?

BACI-RX is a marketed brand name for bacitracin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of bacitracin?

bacitracin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.