Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2018)

Preparation of fortified antimicrobial eye drops

  • Hilda K Nixon

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/kjo.kjo_63_18
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 30, no. 2
pp. 152 – 154

Abstract

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Fortification means to intensify or strengthen the medication, to achieve adequate drug concentration. Fortified antimicrobials are not commercially available, thus should be, prepared of optimal constitution in a sterile pharmaceutical dispensary. This article provides guidelines on topical fortified therapy dosage concentration and methodology of preparation of drugs for patients with infectious keratitis. Acquaintance on fortified antimicrobial medication, its appropriate usage and timely intervention will help us to treat most of the resistant microbial keratitis and prevent the need for surgical intervention.

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