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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Tobramycin 80 mg

Manufacturer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT TOBACINTOBACIN contains Tobramycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections of brain and nervous system (Ex. meningitis which is characterized by fever, headache and neck stiffness), stomach (gastroenteritis which is characterized by nausea (feel sick), vomiting, fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain), intestines, bladder, kidney (urinary tract infection characterize by pelvic pain, pain while urinating and blood in urine), lungs, airway (pneumonia with symptoms of cough, fever, chills, breathing difficulty) and bone, skin or soft tissue including burns, blood poisoning. Before receiving this medicine TOBACIN inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or need dialysis, muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis, or Parkinson’s disease, are dehydrated, history of mitochondrial mutation disease (caused by variants in the genome of mitochondria, the parts of your cells which help make energy), have extensive burns, loss of hearing, endocarditis (an inflammation in

Uses

OF TOBACIN Used to manage bacterial infections

How It Works

TOBACIN effectively works against the disease-causing bacteria by binding irreversibly to one of two amino glyco

Directions for Use

TOBACIN will be administered by your doctor or nurse into intramuscularly or intravenously. Your healthcare provider will administer the right dose depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.

Side Effects

receiving TOBACIN are pain at the site of injection. redness, swelling, and tenderness along a vein, change in urine function. Consult your doctor if the symptoms does not improve. USES OF TOBACIN Used to manage bacterial infections HOW TOBACIN WORKSTOBACIN effectively works against the disease-causing bacteria by binding irreversibly to one of two amino glycoside binding sites on the 30 S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis and thereby terminating the bacterial growth. DIRECTIONS FOR USETOBACIN will be administered by your doctor or nurse into intramuscularly or intravenously. Your healthcare provider will administer the right dose depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TOBACINCOMMON pain at the site of injection redness, swelling, and tenderness along a vein change in white cells count in the blood that may result in infections passing more urine than usual UNCOMMON headache, cough hoarseness of voice or difficulty speaking, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, noisy breathing nausea rashes or colored spots itching RARE confusion and disorientation increased sputum secretion or coughing up blood diarrhea fever feeling tired or drowsiness palpitations (irregular or fast heartbeat) blurred vision anemia (reduction in red blood cells which may cause skin pale) Stop receiving TOBACIN and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of severe allergic reaction such as sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, and feeling of fainting severe peeling skin (exfoliative dermatitis) ringing, buzzing or roaring noise in ears (tinnitus) dizziness muscle twitching, numbness or pins and needles fits or epilepsy changes in blood cells with signs of bleeding or bruising (caused by low platelet counts) or more prone to infections (reduced levels of white blood cells), tiredness due to anemia or have sudden fever or sore throat

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTOBACIN is not recommended for use in pregnant woman or women planning to have a baby unless recommended by the doctor as it can harm the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN. BREASTFEEDINGTOBACIN is not recommended for use in breastfeeding woman as it passes into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or handle any machines if you feel muscle weakness, while receiving this TOBACIN. KIDNEYTOBACIN should be received with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases or under dialysis. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN. ALLERGYDo not receive TOBACIN if you are allergic to Tobramycin or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASETOBACIN should be received with caution in patients having endocarditis (an inflammation inside the heart). Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN. OTHERSBefore receiving TOBACIN, inform your doctor if you: have a history of mitochondrial mutation disease (condition caused by variants in the genome of mitochondria) have a muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis have Parkinson’s disease have severe burns ear problems neutropenia (a low number of white blood cells) Use in pediatrics: TOBACIN should be received with caution in premature, neonatal, infants and children. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration depending upon your age and body weight. Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN. Use in geriatrics: TOBACIN should be used with caution in elderly patients (especially with renal impairment). Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving TOBACIN.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving TOBACIN inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage bacterial infections like cephaloridine, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, vancomycin, and cephalosporin antibiotics like cephalothin and aminoglycosides (Ex. amikacin, streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin, paromomycin) amphotericin B (medicine used to manage fungal infection) furosemide, bumetanide, mannitol (medicine used to reduce pressure and swelling) medicines used as muscle relaxants during general anesthesia (Ex. baclofen, chlorzoxazone) cisplatin (medicine used to manage cancer) ciclosporin (medicine that reduces the activity of the body's immune system) pyridostigmine and neostigmine (medicines used to manage muscle weakness) warfarin and phenindione (medicine used to manage blood clots) Overdosage: TOBACIN will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual reactions, contact your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Tobramycin Pharmacological Category : Aminoglycosides Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Respule, Eye drops, Eye ointment, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature

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