SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM (Sulfacetamide Sodium) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

What is the Trade Name for SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM?

Sulfacetamide Sodium

What are the Indications for SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is indicated for the treatment of conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular infections due to susceptible microorganisms, and as an adjunctive in systemic sulfonamide therapy of trachoma: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (viridans group), Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella species, and Enterobacter species. Topically applied sulfonamides do not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species, Serratia marcescens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . A significant percentage of staphylococcal isolates are completely resistant to sulfa drugs.

 

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