Polypeptide Antibiotics

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The Core Structure of Polymyxin B (Cpoyright WikiMedia Commons)

This type of antibiotic are basic cyclic decapeptides. The commonly used drugs are Polymyxin B and E (Colistin).

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Side Effects and Contraindications