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Tobramycin and Dexamethasone
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Pronounced: (toe-bra-MYE-sin) & (dex-a-METH-a-sohn)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Antibiotic, Ophthalmic |
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Drug InformationThis medicine's primary use is as a combination product of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drop, to treat bacterial infections and inflammatory conditions.
Mechanism:
The antibiotic tobramycin eliminates a wide spectrum of bacterial infections, and the dexamethasone counteracts the irritation, redness, and inflammation that accompanies the infection.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsInformation Under Updation
Precautions:
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone should be used, cautiously, after cataract surgery, as the steroid may delay healing.
Preganant:
The effects during pregnancy have not been documented, so this medicine should be used only when clearly needed and potential benefits outweigh the risks. Topical steroids have been shown to be absorbed. It is not known if significant amounts of dexamethasone are excreted in breast milk, so this drug should be used with caution while breast-feeding.
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Dosage InformationUsual dosing is to apply to the eye several times daily (as often as every 2 or 3 hours until the inflammation is subsiding, then less frequent) for a minimum of 5 to 7 days.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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