Sulfacetamide

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Sulfacetamidum; Sulphanilcetamide

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Topical chemotherapeutic agent.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, if tetracyclines or erythromycin are not applicable

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy, lactation, newborns, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, severe BB changes, leukopenia, acute porphyria, kidney dysfunction.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

3-4 times/day during the day and 1-2 times/night, place a piece of ointment of about 0.5 cm into the conjunctival sac.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions up to drug-induced Lyell syndrome, myopia, eye irritation and burning, purpura, BB changes up to agranulocytosis.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Oxybuprocaine-containing eye drops lead to a reduction in effectiveness, the simultaneous application of silver nitrate-containing eye drops leads to the precipitation of silver nitrate.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Sulfonamide hypersensitivity, Z.n. Erythema exsudativum multiforme.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Blephamides (combination with prednisolone-21-acetate)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer