Use in the prophylaxis of endophthalmitis when a foreign body is present or if the injury was soil or farm related to provide an effective agent against bacilli species. Can be used as an alternative to cefazolin to provide coverage for most gram-positive organisms causing endophthalmitis. Use in conjunction with gentamicin for prophylaxis in penicillin-allergic patients undergoing GI or GU procedures. Use creatinine clearance to adjust the dose in patients diagnosed with renal impairment. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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