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    Polymyxin B

    Kathryn Dzintars, Pharm.D., BCPS, Paul A. Pham, Pharm.D.
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    INDICATIONS

    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

    • 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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    TY - ELEC T1 - Polymyxin B ID - 540447 A1 - Dzintars,Kathryn,Pharm.D., BCPS AU - Pham,Paul,Pharm.D. Y1 - 2017/01/03/ BT - Johns Hopkins ABX Guide UR - https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B PB - The Johns Hopkins University DB - Johns Hopkins Guide DP - Unbound Medicine ER -