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polymyxin [‚päl·i′mik·sən] (microbiology) Any of the basic polypeptide antibiotics produced by certain strains ofBacillus polymyxa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains are sometimes susceptible only to polymyxins (colistin and polymyxin B), a class of antimicrobial drugs that has not been in widespread use for several decades and is more toxic than most currently used antimicrobial drugs. Prospective, randomized, comparative trial of ciprofloxacin otic drops, with or without hydrocortisone, vs polymyxin B-neomycin-hydrocortisone otic suspension in the treatment of acute diffuse otitis externa. Pediotic (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone otic suspension) |
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