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Trimethoprim/polymyxin

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Trimethoprim/polymyxin
Combination of
TrimethoprimNucleic acid inhibitor antibiotic
PolymyxinCell envelope antibiotic
Clinical data
Other namesPolymyxin B sulfate and trimethoprim sulfate
Routes of
administration
Eye drops
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
KEGG
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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]

References

  1. ^ "Polytrim - FDA prescribing information, side effects and uses". Drugs.com. Retrieved 6 April 2021.