TRIMETHOPRIM SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE

Sulfonamide Antibiotic

Brand names: Trimethoprim sulfate and Polymyxin B sulfate

Pregnancy: Category COphthalmic

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Trimethoprim Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections

including acute bacterial conjunctivitis

and blepharoconjunctivitis

caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Trimethoprim Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Fever

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Itching

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Ophthalmic