Natamycin

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Natamycin

  Action
  Indications
  Contraindications
  Route/Dosage
  Interactions
  Lab Test Interferences
  Adverse Reactions
  Precautions
Patient Care Considerations
  Administration/Storage
  Assessment/Interventions
  Patient/Family Education


(NAT-uh-MY-sin)
Natacyn
Class: Ophthalmic/Anti-infective

 Action Binds to fungal cell membrane, altering membrane permeability and depleting essential cellular constituents.

 Indications Treatment of fungal blepharitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis caused by susceptible organisms.

 Contraindications Standard considerations.

 Route/Dosage

ADULTS: Ophthalmic 1 gtt in conjunctival sac q 1 to 2 hr initially; after 3 to 4 days, frequency of instillation usually reduced to 1 gtt 6 to 8 times daily. Continue for 14 to 21 days or until there is resolution of active fungal keratitis.

 Interactions

None well documented.

 Lab Test Interferences None well documented.

 Adverse Reactions

EENT: Conjunctival chemosis; hyperemia.

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Safety and efficacy not established. Keratitis: Continue medication for 14 to 21 days or until active fungal keratitis has resolved, to avoid recurrence.


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