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| Pronunciation |
 (trye
METH oh prim & pol i MIKS in
bee) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Polytrim® Ophthalmic |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic |
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| Use |
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Treatment of surface ocular bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharoconjunctivitis |
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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, itching, increased redness |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Instill 1-2 drops in eye(s) every 4-6 hours |
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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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Avoid contamination of the applicator tip; if redness, swelling, pain, or irritation persists, contact your physician |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Avoid contamination of the applicator tip; if redness, swelling, pain, or irritation persists, contact your physician |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Solution, ophthalmic: Trimethoprim sulfate 1 mg and polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units per mL (10 mL) |
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