Names and pronunciation
(e-rith′roe-mye′sin)
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Drug reference
(e-rith′roe-mye′sin)
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Func. class.: Ophthalmic antiinfective
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Chem. class.: Macrolide
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ACTION: Inhibits protein synthesis, thereby decreasing bacterial replication
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USES: Conjunctivitis, eye infections, prevention of ophthalmic neonatorum
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to this product or macrolides Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding
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SIDE EFFECTS EENT: Hypersensitivity, irritation, redness
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Bacterial conjunctivitis • Adult/adolescent/child: TOPICAL ap- ply 1 cm of ointment directly to the eye up to 6 times a day × 7-10 days depend- ing on severity of infection Prevention of ophthalmic neonatorum • Neonate: TOPICAL apply 1-cm rib- bon of ointment to lower conjunctival sac of each eye once after birth
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Administer: Ophthalmic route • Apply ribbon of ointment directly to the eye; for ophthalmic use only
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Available forms: ointment/ophthalmic 0.5%
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Assess: • Allergic reaction: assess for hyper- sensitivity; discontinue product
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Evaluate: • Decreased ophthalmic infection
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Patient and caregiver information: Ophthalmic route: • Apply ribbon of ointment directly to the eye; for ophthalmic use only
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PHARMACOKINETICS Unknown NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
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• Adult/adolescent/child: TOPICAL ap- ply 1 cm of ointment directly to the eye up to 6 times a day × 7-10 days depend- ing on severity of infection Prevention of ophthalmic neonatorum
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