Systemic absorption of topical and subconjunctival gentamicin.
Ten patients received ocular gentamicin therapy topically or subconjunctivally. Systemic absorption was not detected after topical use but was detected after subconjuctival administration. The relative safety of ocular gentamicin therapy is discussed and the literature is reviewed.
D000042:Absorption; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003228:Conjunctiva; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions
D005839:Gentamicins; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions