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Brand names

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  • BLEPH-10

- Ocu-Sul 10

2
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MOA

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  • Inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid, preventing nucleic acid synthesis
  • Bacteriostatic
  • Competitive antagonist
3
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Indications (used for what type of bacteria)

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Broad spectrum of bacteria (E. coli, S. aureus, S. pneumo, S. viridans, H. flu, Klebsiella sp., Enterobacter sp.)

4
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Indications

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis (most mild cases will resolve without treatment; treatment just decreases length of symptom time and transmission)

5
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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

6
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Drug interaction

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Silver

7
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Adverse effects

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Corneal ulcers, local irritation, stinging, burning