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polymyxin B sulfate

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polymyxin B sulfate,
an antibiotic.
indication It is prescribed for ocular infections.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects When it is given topically, allergies are the most common problem.
polymyxin B sulfate (sul´fāt),
n brand names: Aerosporin;
drug class: ophthalmic antiinfective;
action: inhibits cell wall permeability in susceptible organism;
use: superficial external ocular infections.
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A practical application of one of the synergistic combinations was also attempted in the form of an antibiotic cream model: Neosporin[R] (Pfizer Inc), which contains polymyxin B sulfate (5000 units), neomycin (5 mg) and bacitracin zinc (400 units).
Positive antibacterial co-action between hop (Humulus lupulus) ... by Natarajan, P.; Katta, S.; Andrei, I.; Ambati, V. Babu Rao; Leonida, M.; Haas, G.J. / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
Pragmatic Materials, Solon, OH, Cincinnati District A February inspection of Pragmatic Materials, Solon, OH, found that the company had not conducted appropriate tests to support the expiration dates assigned to at least six active ingredients, including cromolyn sodium, gentamicin sulfate, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), oxytocin, polymyxin B sulfate and streptomycin sulfate, resulting in a four-item 483.
Pragmatic Materials nets 4-item 483 for failing to conduct stability ... by Inspection Monitor
5 mg/mL neomycin base), polymyxin B sulfate equivalent to 10,000 U/mL of polymyxin B, and 10 mg/mL hydrocortisone 1%.
Declining susceptibility to neomycin and polymyxin B of pathogens ... by Barone, Joseph S. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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