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Pronunciation |
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(pred
NIS oh lone & jen ta MYE
sin) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Pred-G®
Ophthalmic |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Synonyms |
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Gentamicin and Prednisolone |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic/Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic |
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Use |
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Treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions and superficial
ocular infections due to strains of microorganisms susceptible to gentamicin
such as Staphylococcus, E. coli, H. influenzae,
Klebsiella, Neisseria, Pseudomonas, Proteus, and
Serratia species |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%:
Local: Burning, stinging
Ocular: Increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, superficial punctate
keratitis, infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract
formation
Miscellaneous: Development of secondary infection, allergic sensitization
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Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: Ophthalmic: 1 drop 2-4 times/day; during the initial
24-48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if
necessary |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Shake well; to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any
surface |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Shake well before using
Monitor intraocular pressure with use >10 days |
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Dosage Forms |
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Ointment, ophthalmic: Prednisolone acetate 0.6% and gentamicin sulfate 0.3%
(3.5 g)
Suspension, ophthalmic: Prednisolone acetate 1% and gentamicin sulfate 0.3%
(2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL) |
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