Tobramycin and dexamethasone

Generic name: Tobramycin And Dexamethasone
Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Usage of Tobramycin and dexamethasone

Tobramycin and dexamethasone is a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid. It is used in the eye to prevent permanent damage, which may occur with certain eye problems.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Tobramycin and dexamethasone side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Itching and swelling of eyelid

redness of eye

Rare

Delayed wound healing

eye pain

gradual blurring or loss of vision

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Tobramycin and dexamethasone

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of ophthalmic tobramycin and dexamethasone in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of ophthalmic tobramycin and dexamethasone in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Artemether

Ataluren

Desmopressin

Praziquantel

Rilpivirine

Rotavirus Vaccine, Live

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Abametapir

Aceclofenac

Acemetacin

Alcuronium

Aldesleukin

Alfentanil

Amiodarone

Amtolmetin Guacil

Apalutamide

Aspirin

Atogepant

Atracurium

Balofloxacin

Bemiparin

Benzhydrocodone

Boceprevir

Bufexamac

Celecoxib

Ceritinib

Cholera Vaccine, Live

Cholestyramine

Choline Salicylate

Cidofovir

Ciprofloxacin

Cisatracurium

Clarithromycin

Clonixin

Cobicistat

Codeine

Colistimethate Sodium

Conivaptan

Dabrafenib

Daclatasvir

Darunavir

Decamethonium

Desogestrel

Dexibuprofen

Dexketoprofen

Diclofenac

Dienogest

Diflunisal

Dihydrocodeine

Dipyrone

Doxacurium

Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome

Dronedarone

Drospirenone

Droxicam

Efavirenz

Elvitegravir

Emtricitabine

Enoxacin

Enzalutamide

Estetrol

Estradiol

Ethacrynic Acid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethynodiol

Etodolac

Etofenamate

Etonogestrel

Etoricoxib

Etravirine

Fazadinium

Fedratinib

Felbinac

Fenoprofen

Fentanyl

Fepradinol

Feprazone

Fexinidazole

Fleroxacin

Floctafenine

Flufenamic Acid

Flumequine

Flurbiprofen

Fosamprenavir

Foscarnet

Fosphenytoin

Furosemide

Gallamine

Gatifloxacin

Gemifloxacin

Gestodene

Hemin

Hexafluorenium

Hydrocodone

Ibuprofen

Idelalisib

Indinavir

Indomethacin

Itraconazole

Ketoconazole

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Lapatinib

Lenacapavir

Levofloxacin

Levonorgestrel

Lomefloxacin

Lopinavir

Lornoxicam

Loxoprofen

Lumacaftor

Lumateperone

Lumiracoxib

Lurasidone

Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate

Lysine

Macimorelin

Mannitol

Meclofenamate

Medroxyprogesterone

Mefenamic Acid

Meloxicam

Meperidine

Mestranol

Methadone

Metocurine

Mitotane

Mivacurium

Morniflumate

Moxifloxacin

Nabumetone

Nadifloxacin

Nadroparin

Naproxen

Nefazodone

Nelfinavir

Nepafenac

Nevirapine

Nifedipine

Niflumic Acid

Nilotinib

Nimesulide

Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin

Nimodipine

Nirmatrelvir

Nomegestrol

Norelgestromin

Norethindrone

Norfloxacin

Norgestimate

Norgestrel

Ofloxacin

Omaveloxolone

Oxaprozin

Oxycodone

Oxyphenbutazone

Pancuronium

Parecoxib

Pazufloxacin

Pefloxacin

Pentazocine

Phenobarbital

Phenylbutazone

Phenytoin

Piketoprofen

Pipecuronium

Piperaquine

Piroxicam

Posaconazole

Pranoprofen

Primidone

Proglumetacin

Propyphenazone

Proquazone

Prulifloxacin

Rapacuronium

Rifampin

Ritonavir

Rocuronium

Rofecoxib

Rufloxacin

Salicylic Acid

Salsalate

Saquinavir

Sargramostim

Segesterone

Sodium Salicylate

Somatrogon-ghla

Sparfloxacin

St John's Wort

Succinylcholine

Sufentanil

Sulindac

Sunitinib

Tacrolimus

Telaprevir

Telithromycin

Tenofovir Alafenamide

Tenoxicam

Thalidomide

Tiaprofenic Acid

Tolfenamic Acid

Tolmetin

Tosufloxacin

Tramadol

Tubocurarine

Ubrogepant

Ulipristal

Valdecoxib

Vancomycin

Vecuronium

Velpatasvir

Vincristine Sulfate Liposome

Voriconazole

Voxilaprevir

Zolpidem

Zuranolone

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Alcuronium

Aminoglutethimide

Aprepitant

Atracurium

Auranofin

Caspofungin

Cisplatin

Cyclosporine

Fluindione

Fosaprepitant

Fosnetupitant

Gallamine

Hexafluorenium

Licorice

Metocurine

Netupitant

Ospemifene

Pancuronium

Rifapentine

Saiboku-To

Vecuronium

Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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How to use Tobramycin and dexamethasone

For patients using the ophthalmic suspension (eye drops) form of this medicine:

Always shake the container very well just before applying the eye drops.

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.

If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, use another drop.

To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Always keep the container tightly closed.

For patients using the ophthalmic ointment form of this medicine:

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1/2-inch strip of ointment is usually enough. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to come into contact with the irritation.

To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). After using the eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water. Always keep the tube tightly closed.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For ophthalmic ointment dosage form:

For eye disorders:

Adults—Use about a 1/2-inch strip of ointment in the eye up to three or four times a day.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For ophthalmic suspension (eye drops) dosage form:

For eye disorders:

Adults—Use 1 or 2 drops in the eye every four to six hours. Your doctor may have you use the drops more frequently during the first day or two and will probably have you space the doses farther apart as the eye gets better.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Warnings

If you will be using this medicine for more than a few weeks, an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) should examine your eyes at regular visits to make sure it does not cause unwanted effects.

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