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Polypeptides are a class of antibiotics used to treat several types of infections. Polypeptides include the following:
Colistin
superficial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It is applied directly to the skin (topically).
Table
Polypeptides
Drug | Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Colistin | Ear, eye, or skin infections | Kidney and nerve damage (when given by injection)* |
(See also Overview of Antibiotics.)
Use of Polypeptides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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