Trimethoprim/polymyxin

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Trimethoprim/polymyxin
Combination of
TrimethoprimNucleic acid inhibitor antibiotic
PolymyxinCell envelope antibiotic
Names
Other namesPolymyxin B sulfate and trimethoprim sulfate
Clinical data
Routes of
use
Eye drops
Legal
Legal status

The drug combination trimethoprim/polymyxin (INNs, trade name Polytrim) is an antimicrobial solution for topical ophthalmic[1] use in the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharoconjunctivitis.[citation needed]

Society and culture

Cost

The medication in the U.S. has a cost of $93 (USD) for 10 ml ophthalmic solution 10000 units-1 mg/mL[2]

References

  1. "Polytrim - FDA prescribing information, side effects and uses". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. "Polytrim Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.

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