Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim FAQs
What is Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim?
Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim is a generic combination eye drops antibiotic to treat bacterial infections of the eye, including conjunctivitis and conjunctivitis combined with an eyelid infection (blepharoconjunctivitis).
Polymyxin b belongs to a class of antibiotics known as polypeptide antibiotics. These drugs kill bacteria by interfering with their ability to form a cell wall. They can have serious side effects, including nerve and kidney damage, so they are generally used solely in topical medications.
Trimethoprim belongs to a class of antibiotics called folic acid inhibitors. Trimethoprim kills bacteria by preventing them from using folic acid (vitamin B9), which is vital to making the proteins the cell needs to grow and function.
Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim is taken as single eye drops in the affected eye every three hours for seven to ten days.
What are the side effects of Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim?
The most common physical side effects of Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim are site reactions and include stinging or burning on the surface of the eye, redness, itchiness, and eye pain. These site reactions may persist for several hours. Allergic reactions are common and include swelling of the eyelid, itching, redness, tears, and a rash around the eye. This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
How much does Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim cost without insurance?
You will pay an average of $28.90 for 1, 10ML of 10000-0.1UNIT/ML-% Bottle of Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim without insurance, but only $7.32 per 1, 10ml of 10000units/1mg/ml Bottle Of Spray with a SingleCare Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim coupon.
How much does Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim cost with insurance?
Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim copay costs may vary depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim costs $7.32 per 1, 10ml of 10000units/1mg/ml Bottle Of Spray, so you should ask your pharmacist to compare your SingleCare price with your insurance Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim copay. A SingleCare savings card typically saves you up to 80% off on your prescription drugs, which may be lower than your copay.
Does Medicare cover Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim and how much does it cost?
Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim is usually covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. For patients without Medicare, consider bringing your SingleCare Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim coupon to your pharmacist. With a SingleCare discount card, the price of Polymyxin B-Trimethoprim could be just $7.32 for 1, 10ml of 10000units/1mg/ml Bottle Of Spray.