Tobramycin Antibiotic - Dosage and Administration

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What is tobramycin ophthalmic?

Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Tobramycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobramycin ophthalmic will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. tobramycin ophthalmic is for use in treating only bacterial infections.

How is tobramycin used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis?

Tobramycin is administered as intravenous or intramuscular injections for systemic infections. Tobramycin is also used in topical ophthalmic formulations and as inhalation solutions for lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Where can I get tobramycin?

Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Tobramycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, including septicemia, lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), meningitis, skin infections, and complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections.

What is tobramycin used for?

Tobramycin is also used in topical ophthalmic formulations and as inhalation solutions for lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. Tobramycin is effective against most gram-negative bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus species of gram-positive bacteria.

What infections can be caused by tobramycin?

Infections caused by organisms susceptible to tobramycin can vary in nature and include septicemia, lower respiratory tract infections, central nervous system (CNS) infections like meningitis, intra-abdominal infections, skin and subcutaneous tissue infections, osteomyelitis, and complicated urinary tract infections.

Why is tobramycin prescribed?

Why is this medication prescribed? Tobramycin injection is used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract.

How does tobramycin an work?

TOBRAMYCIN AN solution has been specially formulated for administration by inhalation via a nebuliser and compressor. When you inhale TOBRAMYCIN AN, the antibiotic can get straight into your lungs to fight against the infection and to improve your breathing. For best results, please use TOBRAMYCIN AN as this leaflet instructs you.

What Is Tobramycin

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Tobramycin Information

1. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/tobramycin/
2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681003.html