Glutaraldehyde
Class
Disinfectant
Presentation
Pugnent, colourless, oily liquid
Disinfectant
Agent applied topically to inanimate object to destroy pathogens
MoA
- Povidone carries Iodine to pathogen
- Iodine penetrates cell wall and membrane
- Pore insertion = bactericidal
Antiviral
Antibacterial
Pros & Cons
Advantages
Disadvantages
- Broad spectrum:
- Bacteria, their spores, fungi, viruses, mycobacteria
- Irritant
- Contact dermatitis
- Pungent odour