Toxic effects of subconjunctival dicloxacillin

Can J Ophthalmol. 1978 Jul;13(3):206-9.

Abstract

Rabbits were given dicloxacillin subconjunctively. Very high levels of the drug were recovered from the aqueous humor. Soon after injection, corneal opacification, epithelial sloughing and conjunctival necrosis were noted clinically. The globes were studied histopathologically.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Conjunctiva / pathology
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Opacity / chemically induced*
  • Corneal Opacity / pathology
  • Dicloxacillin / administration & dosage
  • Dicloxacillin / toxicity*
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Dicloxacillin