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Tobramycin
Latest prescription information about Tobramycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Tobramycin
Pronunciation : TOE-bra-MYE-sin
Therapeutic Classification : anti- infectives
Trade Name(s):
India- Alitop Vial, Bactob Inj, Beltob Vial, Eltol Vial. International- Nebcin, Tobi. This medication is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for the management of cystic fibrosis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV/IM- The recommended dosage for both adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older is 1 single-use ampule (300 mg) administered two times per day for 28 days. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider either into the vein or into a large muscle. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease, hearing, nerve or kidney problems, burns, dehydration, low blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may lead to dehydration, drink adequate fluid. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it will cause secondary infection. * Take full course of treatment and avoid excess dosage. * Monitor kidney function, hearing tests, blood electrolyte levels regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Respiratory - Increased cough, inflammation of pharynx, sputum, nose inflammation, difficulty in breathing, lung disorder, asthma, nosebleed and over breathing. Central Nervous System- Increased weakness, fever, headache, uneasiness and dizziness. Heart- Chest pain. Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. ENT- Voice alteration, ear pain, taste perversion and nose inflammation. Miscellaneous- Back pain and rash. * Avoid immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2-8ºC), and in an airtight container. Do not freeze it. |
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