Propamidine
Propamidine is an antiseptic medication used primarily for treating eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis. It works by providing antimicrobial action against susceptible bacteria and is commonly available as eye drops for topical ophthalmic use.
Propamidine is an antiseptic eye medication used to treat bacterial eye infections.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D08AC03
- RxNorm
- 34633
- Generic
- Propamidine
- Class
- atc-d08
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- ointment, solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Propamidine is used to treat bacterial eye infections, including conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Propamidine exerts antimicrobial activity as a cationic antiseptic agent, disrupting bacterial cell membranes and providing broad-spectrum antibacterial action against susceptible organisms.
Propamidine is for topical ophthalmic use only. Avoid contamination of the solution by not touching the dropper tip to any surface. Use as directed by a healthcare provider and complete the full course of treatment. Consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within a few days.
Official drug label
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