Medications for Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
Found 22 Approved Drugs for Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Azithromycin
Brand Names
Azasite, Zithromax
Azithromycin
Brand Names
Azasite, Zithromax
Form: Injection, Tablet, Powder, Suspension, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Parenteral, Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: September 28, 1994
Classification: Macrolide Antimicrobial
Azithromycin for oral suspension USP is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications.
CycloSPORINE
Brand Names
Restasis MultiDose, Neoral, VEVYE, CEQUA, Sandimmune, Restasis, Verkazia, Gengraf
CycloSPORINE
Brand Names
Restasis MultiDose, Neoral, VEVYE, CEQUA, Sandimmune, Restasis, Verkazia, Gengraf
Form: Injection, Emulsion, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Topical
FDA approval date: November 14, 1983
Classification: Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Kidney, Liver, and Heart Transplantation Cyclosporine capsules (modified) is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart allogeneic transplants. Cyclosporine capsules (modified) has been used in combination with azathioprine and corticosteroids. Rheumatoid Arthritis Cyclosporine capsules (modified) is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe active, rheumatoid arthritis where the disease has not adequately responded to methotrexate. Cyclosporine capsules (modified) can be used in combination with methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients who do not respond adequately to methotrexate alone. Psoriasis Cyclosporine capsules (modified) is indicated for the treatment of adult, nonimmunocompromised patients with severe (i.e., extensive and/or disabling), recalcitrant, plaque psoriasis who have failed to respond to at least one systemic therapy (e.g., PUVA, retinoids, or methotrexate) or in patients for whom other systemic therapies are contraindicated or cannot be tolerated. While rebound rarely occurs, most patients will experience relapse with cyclosporine capsules (modified) as with other therapies upon cessation of treatment.
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Brand Names
Sprix, Toronova, Toronova SUIK, Strenza, Ketorocaine, Acuvail, Acular
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Brand Names
Sprix, Toronova, Toronova SUIK, Strenza, Ketorocaine, Acuvail, Acular
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Kit, Solution
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Ophthalmic, Infiltration, Topical
FDA approval date: December 01, 1992
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. ( 1 )
Moxifloxacin
Brand Names
Strenza, Vigamox
Moxifloxacin
Brand Names
Strenza, Vigamox
Form: Injection, Tablet, Kit, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: May 07, 2003
Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
VIGAMOX ® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species* Micrococcus luteus* Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Staphylococcus warneri* Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus viridans group Acinetobacter lwoffii* Haemophilus influenza Haemophilus parainfluenzae* Chlamydia trachomatis *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. VIGAMOX is a topical fluoroquinolone anti-infective indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species*, Micrococcus luteus*, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri*, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans group, Acinetobacter lwoffii*, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae*, Chlamydia trachomatis *Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. ( 1 )
Tobramycin
Brand Names
TOBI Podhaler, TOBI, TobraDex, Bethkis, Tobrex
Tobramycin
Brand Names
TOBI Podhaler, TOBI, TobraDex, Bethkis, Tobrex
Form: Injection, Ointment, Inhalant, Suspension, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation), Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: June 28, 1981
Classification: Corticosteroid
Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapy should accompany the use of Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3%. Clinical studies have shown tobramycin to be safe and effective for use in pediatric patients.
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