| Drug Name: | Silver Nitrate |
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| Drug Class: | Antiseptic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Denatures proteins and destroys cell membranes of microorganisms |
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| Use: | - Topical treatment of wounds and burns
- Prevention of ophthalmia neonatorum (eye infection in newborns)
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| Side Effects: | - Skin irritation
- Staining of skin and clothing
- Allergic reactions
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to silver nitrate
- Use with caution in pregnant women and infants
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
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