Tobramycin Eye Drop is a prescription medicine. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Tobramycin Eye Drop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Tobramycin Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tobramycin Eye Drop as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Tobramycin Eye Drop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Tobramycin Eye Drop's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tobramycin Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tobramycin Eye Drop related warnings section.
Tobramycin Eye Drop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Tobramycin Eye Drop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Tobramycin Eye Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tobramycin Eye Drop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tobramycin Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Tobramycin Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Tobramycin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tobramycin Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Tobramycin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Tobramycin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Tobramycin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tobramycin Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tobramycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tobramycin Eye Drop on the Liver?
Tobramycin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tobramycin Eye Drop on the Heart?
Using Tobramycin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tobramycin Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tobramycin Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tobramycin Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tobramycin Eye Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tobramycin Eye Drop since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Tobramycin Eye Drop should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tobramycin Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tobramycin Eye Drop
It is safe to take Tobramycin Eye Drop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tobramycin Eye Drop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tobramycin Eye Drop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Tobramycin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Tobramycin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Tobramycin comes in the form of injection and eye drop. The usual dose is 1 drop in the affected eyes every 4 to 6 hours while you are awake. During the initial 48 hours, your doctor may increase the dose to 1 drop every 2 hours. The injectable form of this drug is given by healthcare providers.
No, Tobramycin cannot be used to treat acne as it is not effective against acne.
Tobramycin is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections and hepatic encephalopathy.
No, Tobramycin itself does not cause a yeast infection. There are no reports of yeast infection among patients who used this medicine.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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