About The Medical Condition Polymyxin B

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Polymyxin B

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Polymyxin B Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Polymyxin B?

A mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from Bacillus polymyxa strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for infections with gram-negative organisms, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic.

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