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triple antibiotic paste (TAP)
Triple antibiotic paste (TAP) works by combining the antibacterial properties of three antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.
Triple antibiotic paste (TAP) works by combining the antibacterial properties of three antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Used for Treatment of minor cuts and scrapes, Treatment of minor burns.
At a glance
| Generic name | triple antibiotic paste (TAP) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | King Abdulaziz University |
| Drug class | Antibiotic |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
The combination of antibiotics in TAP, typically neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin B, helps to combat a wide range of bacterial infections. This is achieved through the inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, and cell membrane disruption.
Approved indications
- Treatment of minor cuts and scrapes
- Treatment of minor burns
Common side effects
- Skin irritation
Key clinical trials
- Comparing Two Medicines for Healing Jaw Bone Infections After Root Canal Treatment (NA)
- Lesion Sterilization And Tissue Repair Versus Zinc Oxide And Eugenol For Treatment of Necrotic Primary Molars (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- To Measure Post Operative Pain Severity by Using Two Different Intra Canal Medicaments Calcium Hydroxide and Triple Antibiotic Paste in Teeth with Single Roots and Periapical Disease Called Apical Periodontitis (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy, Clinical and Radiographic Success of Calcium Hydroxide, Chlorhexidine, and Modified Triple Antibiotic Paste in Different Combination Forms As Intracanal Medicaments Against Enterococcus Faecalis in Primary Teeth (NA)
- Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Zinc Oxide-Propolis Mixture Versus Modified Triple Antibiotic Paste in LSTR (NA)
- Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of the Synergistic Effect of Nano Silver Particles and Calcium Hydroxide Versus Triple Antibiotic Paste as Antibacterial Agents for Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) in Necrotic Primary Molars (NA)
- The Effects of Antibiotic Combinations on Stem Cells
- C-reactive Protein Levels in Acute Apical Abscess Due to Root Canal Infection (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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