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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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TY - ELEC
T1 - Polymyxin B
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A1 - Dzintars,Kathryn,Pharm.D., BCPS
AU - Pham,Paul,Pharm.D.
Y1 - 2017/01/03/
PB - Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540447/all/Polymyxin_B
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