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| Pronunciation |
 (nee
oh MYE sin, pol i MIKS in bee,
& deks a METH a sone) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| AK-Trol®; Dexacidin®; Dexasporin®; Maxitrol® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin b; polymyxin b, neomycin, and dexamethasone |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic/Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic |
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| Use |
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Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions in which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists |
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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%: Ocular: Cutaneous sensitization, eye pain, development of glaucoma, cataract, increased intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Refer to individual monographs |
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| Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
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Refer to individual monographs |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: Ophthalmic: Solution: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 3-4 hours; in severe disease, drops may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation |
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| Administration |
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Tilt head back, place medication in conjunctival sac and close eyes |
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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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Notify physician if condition worsens or does not improve in 3-4 days |
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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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Ophthalmic: Suspension: Neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units and dexamethasone 0.1% per mL (5 mL, 10 mL) |
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