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SENSORY ORGANS › OPHTHALMOLOGICALS › ANTIINFECTIVES › Antibiotics
cefmenoxime
S01AA31
Adult Dosing
- Instill 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours while awake, or up to 6 times daily as directed for severe infections.
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below a certain age have not been definitively established; use with caution and under direct ophthalmologic supervision.
Indications
- Treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and cornea caused by susceptible bacterial strains.
Mechanism of Action
- Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, leading to cell lysis and death.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cefmenoxime, other cephalosporins, or any component of the formulation.
Adverse Reactions
- Transient ocular stinging or burning upon instillation
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Pruritus
- Eyelid erythema
Drug Interactions
- No significant systemic drug interactions are expected with topical ophthalmic administration.
- Avoid concurrent administration of other topical ophthalmic antibiotic solutions unless specifically directed by a physician.
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