Natamycin: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

Generic Medicine Info Patient Medicine Information

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Malaysia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Ophthalmic
Fungal keratitis

Adult: As 5% ophthalmic susp: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 1-2 hourly, reduce to 1 drop 6-8 times daily after 3-4 days. Duration of treatment: 2-3 weeks. Gradually reduce dose at 4-7 day intervals.

Ophthalmic
Fungal blepharitis, Fungal conjunctivitis

Adult: As 5% ophthalmic susp: Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4-6 times daily.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Patient with epithelial ulceration. Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Cardiac disorders: Chest pain.
Eye disorders: Changes in vision, corneal opacity; eye discomfort, oedema, hyperaemia, irritation, pain, foreign body sensation, paraesthesia, tearing.
Immune system disorders: Allergic reaction.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnoea.

Patient Counseling Information

Avoid use of contact lenses during treatment.

Monitoring Parameters

Assess for treatment effectiveness; if no improvement after 7-10 days, re-evaluate therapy.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Natamycin, a tetraene polyene antifungal antibiotic with predominantly fungicidal activity, is derived from Streptomyces natalensis. It binds to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane and alters the membrane permeability, thereby allowing the depletion of essential cellular contents.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Not expected to be absorbed systemically (ophthalmic).
Distribution: Adheres onto cornea; retained in conjunctival fornices; does not produce effective intraocular fluid levels.

Chemical Structure

Storage

Store between 2-24°C. Do not freeze. Protect from excessive heat and light.

MIMS Class

Antifungals / Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

ATC Classification

S01AA10 - natamycin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

References

Anon. Natamycin (EENT). AHFS Clinical Drug Information [online]. Bethesda, MD. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. https://www.ahfscdi.com. Accessed 10/01/2020.

Anon. Natamycin. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 10/01/2020.

Buckingham R (ed). Natamycin. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 10/01/2020.

Natacyn (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). U.S. FDA. https://www.fda.gov/. Accessed 10/01/2020.

Natacyn Ophthalmic Suspension 5% Sterile (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 10/01/2020.

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