Tobramycin
Tobramycin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Tobramycin is listed as Ophthalmic containing Tobramycin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Tobramycin
- Therapeutic class
- Ophthalmic
- Dosage form
- Drops
- Strength
- 0.3%
Dosing
- Adult
- 1–2 قطرة كل 4 ساعات
- Frequency
- كل 4–6 ساعات
- Route
- ophthalmic
- Frequency: كل 4–6 ساعات.
- Route: ophthalmic.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: قطرة في العين المصابة — اغسل اليدين قبل الاستعمال
Medical Overview
Tobramycin is listed as Ophthalmic containing Tobramycin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Tobramycin — the anti-pseudomonal aminoglycoside: a notch above gentamicin against Pseudomonas, anchoring serious hospital combinations and uniquely transforming cystic fibrosis care as inhaled TOBI (28-day on/off cycles — massive airway concentrations, minimal systemic exposure, proven survival gains). Full family systemic rules (renal/oto-monitoring, familial-deafness question); inhaled form’s tolls are gentler (hoarseness, pre-dose bronchodilator).
Uses / Indications
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- الجهازي كأخيه: كلى تُراقب وأذن تُصان (دوار وطنين ونقص سمع تُبلغ فوراً — الدهليزي أسبق والقوقعي قد يبقى). الاستنشاقي الألطف: بحة صوت
- تشنج قصبي عابر (موسّع قبله يحله)
- وطنين نادر يُراقب.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- حساسية العائلة
- الوهن العضلي
- سمية أذنية سابقة
- والحمل (أذن الجنين). الطفرة الميتوكوندرية العائلية (m.1555A>G): السؤال ذاته قبل أول جرعة.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- لمريض التليف الكيسي وأهله: إيقاع «شهر عمل/شهر راحة» ليس نسياناً بل تصميم النظام (يمنع المقاومة) — التزامه حرفي
- والموسّع القصبي قبل جلسة الاستنشاق يمنع صفيرها. جهازياً: قواعد المراقبة العائلية كاملة
- وأي دوخة أو طنين بلاغ ساعة لا يوم. تابع صدريتك عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- كالعائلة: مدرات العروة أذنياً
- الفانكومايسين والأمفوتيريسين كلوياً
- مرخيات التخدير عصبياً-عضلياً
- ولا خلط ببيتالاكتام بنفس الخط.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
Need a prescription or advice about Tobramycin?
Don't self-medicate. Book an appointment with a Ophthalmology specialist on ClinicsJo — instant and free.
Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed and avoid touching the dropper tip; discard after the period stated on the package once opened.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Tobramycin?
Tobramycin contains Tobramycin and is categorized as Ophthalmic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Tobramycin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 1–2 قطرة كل 4 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Tobramycin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Tobramycin be stored?
Store tightly closed and avoid touching the dropper tip; discard after the period stated on the package once opened.