Tobramycin
Information about Tobramycin
Tobramycin uses
Tobramycin is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How tobramycin works
Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of tobramycin
Ototoxicity, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Confusion, Disorientation, Lethargy, Exfoliative dermatitis, Itching, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood, Renal abnormalities, Fever, Voice change, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Granulocytopenia, Low blood platelets, Discoloration of sputum, Respiratory tract infection, Muscle pain, Nasal polyps, Otitis media (infection of ear), Eye toxicity, Hypersensitivity, Blurred vision, Stinging in the eyes, Allergic reaction
Available Medicine for Tobramycin
Expert advice for Tobramycin
- Can I stop taking Tobramycin when I feel better?
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Tobramycin may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Frequently asked questions for Tobramycin
Tobramycin
Q. Does Tobramycin have a steroid in it?
No, Tobramycin alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobramycin may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. Does Tobramycin have a steroid in it?
No, Tobramycin alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobramycin may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Tobramycin kill?
Tobramycin is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobramycin must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobramycin includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.