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Polymyxin B
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INDICATIONS
FDA
FDA
- Serious infections caused by P. aeruginosa, H. influenzae, E. coli, E. aerogenes, and K. pneumoniaewhen alternative agents are contraindicated.
- Ocular infections with or without steroids (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharoconjunctivitis, ophthalmic drops)
- Meningitis (intrathecal route ONLY)
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Prophylaxis of superficial skin infections (topical)
- Irrigation of urinary bladder (adjunctive treatment)
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INDICATIONS
FDA
FDA
- Serious infections caused by P. aeruginosa, H. influenzae, E. coli, E. aerogenes, and K. pneumoniaewhen alternative agents are contraindicated.
- Ocular infections with or without steroids (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharoconjunctivitis, ophthalmic drops)
- Meningitis (intrathecal route ONLY)
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Prophylaxis of superficial skin infections (topical)
- Irrigation of urinary bladder (adjunctive treatment)
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Last updated: January 3, 2017
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Dzintars, Kathryn, and Paul A Pham. "Polymyxin B." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, The Johns Hopkins University, 2017. Johns Hopkins Guide, www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B.
Dzintars K, Pham PA. Polymyxin B. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2017. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B. Accessed January 21, 2020.
Dzintars, K., & Pham, P. A. (2017). Polymyxin B. In Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. Available from https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B
Dzintars K, Pham PA. Polymyxin B [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2017. [cited 2020 January 21]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B.
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