Prophylactic subconjunctival cefuroxime during cataract surgery in patients with a penicillin allergy

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2006 Winter;38(4):293-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02697210.

Abstract

The incidence of cross-reaction after subconjunctival cefuroxime following cataract surgery in penicillin allergy patients is not common and therefore cefuroxime with its better spectrum of action and lower toxicity is probably a better choice than gentamycin.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis*
  • Cataract Extraction*
  • Cefuroxime / administration & dosage*
  • Cefuroxime / immunology
  • Conjunctiva / drug effects*
  • Conjunctiva / immunology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penicillins / adverse effects*
  • Penicillins / immunology
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Penicillins
  • Cefuroxime