Fusidic acid adverse effects

FUSIDIC ACID ANTIVIRALS-PROTEASE INHIBITORS Possibly t adverse effects Inhibition of CYP3A4-mediated metabolism of fusidic acid Avoid co-administration... 

The most common adverse effects of fusidic acid are minor and are related to the gastrointestinal tract (discomfort, diarrhea). Rare adverse events include granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, venous spasm, and skin reactions (4). Fusidic acid has detergent properties and can cause hemolysis when injected intravenously or can induce tissue damage when given intramuscularly. However, its systemic toxicity is relatively low. 

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