Omnipred ophthalmic and Telavancin Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: prednisolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol, AK-Pred, Inflamase Forte, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Inflamase Mild, Ocu-Pred, Ocu-Pred Forte, Ocu-Pred-A

Omnipred (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, severe acne, shingles (herpes zoster), eye injury, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

Omnipred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: telavancin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vibativ

Treatment of nosocomial pneumonia, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia, caused by susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA; also known as oxacillin-resistant S. aureus or ORSA]).

If documented or presumed pathogens also include gram-negative or anaerobic bacteria, concomitant use of an anti-infective active against such bacteria may be clinically indicated.

Manufacturer states reserve telavancin for use when alternative treatments for hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia not suitable.

Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible S. aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus pyogenes (group A β-hemolytic streptococci, GAS), S. agalactiae (group B streptococci, GBS), S. anginosus group (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, S. constellatus), or Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible strains only).

If documented or presumed pathogens also include gram-negative or anaerobic bacteria, concomitant use of an anti-infective active against such bacteria may be clinically indicated.