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What is Tobramycin and why is it prescribed? Tobramycin is an antibiotic applied to the eye to treat bacterial infections. In order to clear up your infection completely, keep using Tobramycin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. How should you take Tobramycin? Follow your doctors directions for taking Tobramycin. To apply Tobramycin eye drops: (1) Wash your hands thoroughly, (2) Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket between your eye and eyelid, (3) Brace the bottle on the bridge of your nose or your forehead, (4) Do not let the applicator tip touch your eye or any other surface, (5) Tilt your head back and squeeze the medication into the eye, (6) Close your eyes gently, (7) Keep your eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes, (8) Do not rinse the dropper, and (9) If you are using another eye drop wait 5 to 10 minutes before applying it. To apply the ointment form of this medication: (1) Tilt your head back, (2) Place a finger on your cheek just under your eye and gently pull down until a "V" pocket is formed between your eyeball and your lower lid, (3) Place about half an inch of Tobramycin in the "V" pocket. Do not let the tip of the tube touch the eye, and (4) Look downward before closing your eye. If you miss a dose apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Store Tobramycin at room temperature, away from heat, or in the refrigerator. Do not allow Tobramycin to freeze. Are there any Tobramycin side effects? Tobramycin side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Tobramycin side effects may include abnormal redness of eye tissue, allergic reactions, lid itching, and lid swelling. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Tobramycin? If Tobramycin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. If you are taking any other prescription antibiotics for your eyes, check with your doctor before using Tobramycin. Using Tobramycin with certain other antibiotics in your system may cause an overdose. Are there any special warnings about Tobramycin? If you experience an allergic reaction to Tobramycin, discontinue use and inform your doctor. Continued or prolonged use of Tobramycin may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection. |
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