Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medications in Eye Care
Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medication Management
Combination antibiotic and steroid medications represent a powerful resource for eye care professionals in managing complex ocular conditions such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and post-surgical inflammation, which necessitate both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory interventions. These dual-action formulas offer a synergistic approach, combining the infection-fighting capabilities of antibiotics with the potent anti-inflammatory effects of steroids. This not only accelerates the healing process but also reduces the risk of complications associated with persistent inflammation and bacterial infections.
Ophthalmic Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medications
Brand | Generic | Dosing | Amount | Ages | Pregnancy | Mechanism |
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sulfacetamide 10% prednisolone acetate 0.2% | qid | 5/10ml (gtt) 3.5g (ung) | >6 years | C | sulfonamide corticosteroid | |
neomycin 0.35% polymyxin b dexamethasone 0.1% | tid-qid | 5mL (gtt) 3.5g (ung) | >2 years | C | aminoglycoside polymyxin corticosteroid | |
tobramycin 0.3% dexamethasone 0.1% | tid-qid (gtt) tid (ung) | 2.5/5/10mL (gtt) 3.5g (ung) | >2 years | C | aminoglycoside corticosteroid | |
tobramycin 0.3% dexamethasone 0.05% | q4h | 2.5/5/10mL | >2 years | C | aminoglycoside corticosteroid | |
tobramycin 0.3% loteprednol etabonate 0.5% | q4h | 2.5/5/10mL | >6 years | C | aminoglycoside corticosteroid |