Uses of Tobradico

Tobradico drug belongs to the group of drugs used to treat the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Tobradico has the main ingredient Tobramycin - in the form of Tobramycin sulfate 15mg/5ml. The following is information about Tobradico's uses, dosage and precautions when using Tobradico.

Tobradico is indicated for use in the following cases:
Infections of the external structures of the eye and the surrounding area caused by bacteria sensitive to tobramycin. Using Tobradico to treat eyelid inflammation, lacrimal sac, conjunctivitis, keratitis;... On the other hand, some cases below are not allowed to prescribe the drug:
Use to prevent infection after eye surgery. Do not use the drug with people who are allergic or sensitive to any of its ingredients; Patients with a history of vestibular disorders, renal insufficiency and diseases associated with decreased neuromuscular transmission should be cautious when using the drug; Patients who often have eye sensitivity, eye irritation or allergic eye inflammation, pink eye should not be allergic.

Tobradico is administered by instillation directly into the eye. Before use, shake the product well, do not let the eyelids touch the tip of the vial to avoid infection.
This is the dose used for adults and children:
In case of mild to moderate infection: Instill 1-2 drops in each eye, spaced every 4 hours; Severe infections: Instill 2 drops in each eye every hour until symptoms improve; Depending on the symptoms of the disease, the dose can be increased or decreased; Do not use the drug for more than 1 week, if after 1 week of treatment, the patient does not see improvement, it is necessary to go to the hospital for intensive examination so that the doctor can have appropriate and timely treatment.

3.1. Side effects There have been cases of reported side effects during use of the drug including: symptoms of conjunctival redness, headache, nausea or vomiting, fever, rash or increased intraocular pressure. itchy eyes during the use of the drug....
If the patient experiences the above side effects, stop using the drug and consult a doctor or pharmacist about the treatment method.
3.2. Precautions when using the drug Long-term use of the drug may cause superinfection with non-susceptible microorganisms, especially fungal infections, or cross-allergies with aminoglycosides may occur. If this happens, the patient should stop taking the drug and use another more suitable treatment. For women who are pregnant or breast-feeding: There is not enough information on the use of the drug in pregnant women, so only use the drug when it is really necessary and carefully considered between the two. benefits and risks. In addition, the drug may have a risk of side effects for a nursing infant, so a decision must be made between stopping the use of the drug or stopping breastfeeding. Tobradico, as with other eye drops, temporary blurred vision or vision disturbances may affect the ability to drive and use machines. If the user has blurred vision when using eye drops, it is necessary to wait until the user's vision is clear again before being allowed to continue driving or operating machinery. 3.3. Drug Interactions Concomitant use of substances that are toxic to the organs of hearing and kidneys may increase the toxicity of aminoglycosides.
Patients need to let the doctor know about the drugs they are taking and the functional foods so that the doctor can give the most appropriate advice for the best treatment.