Monograph
J01XC01 - Fusidic Acid |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Hydrophilic steroid structure. May act as a CYP inducer on prolonged (> 2 weeks) use. Several references: safe/use
Chemical description
Antibacterial steroid used in staphylococcal infections. Excreted in bile after oxidative metabolism and glucuronidation. CYP-induction demonstrated not after 14 days, but after one month of therapy. French list: use. South African list: use. Australian list: safe. Peters:
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
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