Intracameral antibiotics: Safety, efficacy, and preparation

Endophthalmitis is a rare but potentially devastating complication of cataract surgery. This article presents an overview of endophthalmitis prophylaxis and the use of intracameral antibiotics. It highlights available intracameral antibiotics with respect to pharmacology, spectrum of activity, dosag...

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Published in:	Journal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 40; no. 12; p. 2134
Main Authors:	Braga-Mele, Rosa, Chang, David F, Henderson, Bonnie An, Mamalis, Nick, Talley-Rostov, Audrey, Vasavada, Abhay
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.12.2014
Subjects:	Anterior Chamber - drug effects Anti-Bacterial Agents - adverse effects Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Antibiotic Prophylaxis Cataract Extraction Cephalosporins - adverse effects Cephalosporins - therapeutic use Endophthalmitis - microbiology Endophthalmitis - prevention & control Eye Infections, Bacterial - microbiology Eye Infections, Bacterial - prevention & control Fluoroquinolones - adverse effects Fluoroquinolones - therapeutic use Humans Pharmaceutical Preparations Treatment Outcome Vancomycin - adverse effects Vancomycin - therapeutic use
ISSN:	1873-4502, 1873-4502
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