Toxicity of antibiotic combinations for vitrectomy infusion fluid

Ophthalmic Surg. 1979 Oct;10(10):74-7.

Abstract

We have found that gentamicin 8 microgram/ml in various combinations with methicillin 25 microgram/ml, oxacillin 10 microgram/ml, clindamycin 10 microgram/ml and penicillin 80 microgram/ml to be nontoxic to the retina when used in vitreous replacement fluid.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / toxicity
  • Clindamycin / administration & dosage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Gentamicins / administration & dosage*
  • Gentamicins / toxicity
  • Injections
  • Methicillin / administration & dosage
  • Oxacillin / administration & dosage
  • Penicillins / administration & dosage
  • Rabbits
  • Retina / drug effects*
  • Vitreous Body / surgery*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Gentamicins
  • Penicillins
  • Clindamycin
  • Methicillin
  • Oxacillin