Template:Corneal Abrasion Antibiotics: Difference between revisions

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====Does Not Wear Contact Lens====
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*[[Erythromycin]] ointment qid x 3-5d OR
*[[Erythromycin]] ointment qid x 3-5d '''OR'''
*[[Ciprofloxacin]] 0.3% ophthalmic solution 2 drops q6 hours
*[[Ciprofloxacin]] 0.3% ophthalmic solution 2 drops q6 hours '''OR'''
*[[Ofloxacin]] 0.3% solution 2 drops q6 hours
*[[Ofloxacin]] 0.3% solution 2 drops q6 hours '''OR'''
*[[Sulfacetamide]] 10% ophthalmic ointment q6 hours
*[[Sulfacetamide]] 10% ophthalmic ointment q6 hours



Revision as of 01:56, 16 November 2018

Does Not Wear Contact Lens

Wears Contact Lens

Antibiotics should cover pseudomonas and favor 3rd or 4th generation fluoroquinolones

  • Levofloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops ever 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
  • Moxifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
  • Tobramycin 0.3% solution 2 drops q6hrs for 5 days OR
  • Gatifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
  • Gentamicin 0.3% solution 2 drops six times for 5 days