TOBRAMYCIN
It is an aminoglycoside, highly soluble in water & is stable for several weeks in solutions of various pH. Tobramycin is minimally protein-bound suggesting that more of a topically applied drug is available for ocular absoption rather than being bound by tear proteins & inflammatory exudate.Treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible strains of gram-positive, gram-negative & other probable resistant bacilli. Safe & effective in children.
1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hrs.
Hypersensitivity.
Not for injction into the eye. If sensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue. Prolong use. Pregnancy, lactation.
Localised ocular toxicity and hypersensitivity including itching and swelling and conjuctival erythema.
