Bactroban (mupirocin)

Generic Name mupirocin Peak 3-5 days

Clinical Medications Worksheets Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency Bactroban anti-infectives 2% ointment Topical daily Onset Duration Normal dosage range unknown 72 hr Ointment: Apply 3-5 times daily for 5-14 days

Why is your patient getting this medication Secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm2 area) caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions N/A Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol Common side effects No common side effects

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None known for this patient

Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Assess lesions before and daily during therapy

Lab value alterations caused by medicine None known for this drug

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. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving med? Healing of skin lesions. If Hypersensitivity reactions no clinical response is seen in 3-5 days, condition should be re-evaluated.