Gramicidin Pharmacology

Gramicidin

About Gramicidin

Gramicidin is active against most of the gram positive bacteria and some gram negative bacteria. Its use is limited to topical use only, since systemic use may produce haemolysis.Gramicidin produces its action by increasing the permeability of cell wall. While the permeability increases inorganic monovalent cations enter to the bacterial cell wall and destroy the ion gradient between the cytoplasm and the extra cellular environment.

Mechanism of Action of Gramicidin

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Pharmacokinets of Gramicidin

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Onset of Action for Gramicidin

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Duration of Action for Gramicidin

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Half Life of Gramicidin

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Side Effects of Gramicidin

1.Mild burning
2.Irritation
3.Stinging
4.Rash
5.Hives
6.Itching
7.Swelling of the mouth
8.Redness
9.Changes in vision

Contra-indications of Gramicidin

Hypersensitivity to Gramicidin

Special Precautions while taking Gramicidin

1.Use caution while driving vehicle, operating machine and other activities which requires clear vision.
2.Patients using contact lens

Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Gramicidin

Bacterial infections of eye

Interactions for Gramicidin

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Typical Dosage for Gramicidin

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Schedule of Gramicidin

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Storage Requirements for Gramicidin

Store at room temperature. Tightly close the bottle after use.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Gramicidin

Apply the drugs as soon as remembered and if it is the time for next dose, then skip the missed dose, continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Gramicidin

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Home Delivery for Gramicidin in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including gramicidin.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for gramicidin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for gramicidin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take gramicidin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for gramicidin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for gramicidin with the pharmacy.

Gramicidin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for gramicidin might be better known than gramicidin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have gramicidin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for gramicidin.