DRUG NAME MODE OF ACTION INDICATIONS DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES

EFFECTS
Generic Inhibits protein synthesis by  for preventing ophthalmia Side Effects:  Apply a ribbon of the ointment
Name: penetrating into bacterial cell neonatorum (Newborn  Irritation to in the lower conjunctiva of
erythromycin membranes and binding to bacterial conjunctivitis) caused by site each eye, from the inner
(ointment) ribosomes. Drug is usually Neisseria gonorrheae or  Itching canthus to the outer canthus.
bacteriostatic but may be bactericidal Chlamydia trachomatis  Inflammation  Caution should be taken to
Brand Name: in high concentrations or against avoid touching eye tissue
Erygel highly susceptible organisms. when applying the topical
treatment
 Provide a water-based
Dose: solution of povidone iodine.
Ribbon of Do not use alcohol-based
ointment about povidone iodine solution as
1 cm long this harms the neonate
 Gently massage eyelids for 1
Frequency: minute to spread the ointment
Single dose  Explain the purpose of the
only drug to the mother before
drug administration to the
Route: baby and reassure that this is
Ophthalmic a routine procedure.