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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic has 18 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Ophthalmic
 
Ophthalmic is also known by the generic name Neomycin-Bacitracin-Polymyxin


USES:
This medication is used to treat eye infections. This product contains neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.


Ophthalmic has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Eye Irritation - Ocular Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Eye - Ocular Inflammation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Critical Seriousness - Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ophthalmic
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Ophthalmic has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Contact Dermatitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Inflammation of the Eye - Ocular Inflammation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ophthalmic
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Ophthalmic Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Ophthalmic has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Ophthalmic has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Ophthalmic has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Ophthalmic has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Ophthalmic has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ophthalmic.

Ophthalmichalmic Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Ocular Injury - Eye Injury is a contraindication of Ophthalmic.

Contraindication Warnings 

No Disease Contraindications is a contraindication of Ophthalmic.

Ophthalmic has 4 related brands and strengths:
 
Neomycin-Bacitracin-Polymyxin 3.5 Mg-400 Unit-10,000 Unit/G Eye Oint

Neomycin-Bacitracin-Polymyxin Top. Packet

Triple Antibiotic 3.5 Mg-400 Unit-10,000 Unit/G Eye Ointment

Triple Antibiotic Topical Packet

Ophthalmic - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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