Bacitracin (ung)
| Bacitracin (ung) | |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE | Conjunctivitis/Cornea keratitis:1 cm strip in conjunctival sac qD to TID x 7 days. Consider Maxitrol when inflammation control is needed. |
| Anterior Blepharitis: Apply directly to the lid margin (Clean) qDay to TID | |
| GENERIC | 500 units of Bacitracin per gram |
| SIZE | 3.5g tube | 1g tube |
| INDICATIONS | For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Bacitracin susceptible organisms. Commonly prescribed for anterior blepharitis and as a pre-surgical prophylactic regimen. |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | Polypeptide bacteriocidal |
| MICROBIOLOGY | Blocks bacterial cell wall synthesis. Exerts a profound action against many gram-positive pathogens, including the common Streptococci and Staphlococci. It is also destructive for certain gram-negative organisms. It is ineffective against fungi. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS | Not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Bacitracin. Allergenicity is "practically non-existent" |
| PEDIATRIC USE | Safe, Traditional neonatal antibiotic |
| PREGNANCY | Pregnancy Category C |
| NOTE | Overuse of bacitracin alone and as a combination drug is thought to have contributed to the rise of MRSA. Other trade-name: AK-Tracin,Ocu-Tracin |