Generic Name Brand Classification Mechanism of Indications Adverse Reactions Nursing Considerations

Name Action

erythromycin E-Mycin Pharmacologic: More active against To prevent neonatal  Cleanse the infant's eyes
Macrolide gram-positive conjunctivitis and Eyes: Blurred vision as needed before
Topical antibiotic organisms than ophthalmia application.
2% ointment against gram- neonatorum. Body as a Whole:  Hold the tube in a
(Apply 0.5–1 Therapeutic: negative organisms Fever, eosinophilia, horizontal rather than a
cmribbon in Anti-infective due to its superior urticaria, skin vertical position.
lower penetration into eruptions, fixed drug  Do not touch the tip of
conjunctival sacs gram-positive eruption, anaphylaxis. the tube to any part of
shortly after birth) organisms. Superinfections by the eye
nonsusceptible  Administer from the
bacteria, yeasts, or inner canthus to the
fungi. outer canthus.
 Apply 0.5–1 cm ribbon
Skin: (topical use) in lower conjunctival
Erythema, sacs shortly after birth
desquamation, burning,  Observe for irritation.
tenderness, dryness or
oiliness, pruritus.