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Estobra (Tobramycin) is produced as eye drops, often used to treat eye conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or bacterial keratitis. Refer to the article below to know what Estobra drug works?
1. What does Estobra do?
Estobra has the main active ingredient Tobramycin (as Tobramycin sulfate) 15mg, is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, has bactericidal effect by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Estobra is produced in the form of eye drops, indicated for the topical treatment of infections in the external structures of the eye and the surrounding area caused by strains of bacteria sensitive to tobramycin such as: blepharitis, blepharitis lacrimal sac, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and infection prevention after eye surgery.
Absolutely do not use Estobra on subjects who are allergic, sensitive to any ingredient of the drug or have a history of hypersensitivity to aminoglycoside antibiotics.
2. Dosage and how to use Estobra
2.1. How to use Estobra Here are the steps to use Estobra correctly:
Before using the drug, the patient needs to wash their hands carefully. Open the cap of the Etobra vial. Avoid letting the tip of the vial touch your eyes or eyelids. When using Estobra, the patient's eyes should look upwards, then gently pull the lower eyelid down, instill the medicine, then close the eyes for 2-3 minutes, wipe off the remaining medicine flowing out. After use, the patient closes the lid of the Etobra vial. Keep the medicine in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight. 2.2. Dosage of Estobra Drug Estobra can be adjusted up or down depending on the patient's infection status. Patients should take the medicine under the guidance of a qualified doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage for adults and children:
Mild and moderate infections: Instill 1-2 drops in each eye, again every 4 hours. In case of severe infection: Instill 2 drops in each eye every hour until symptoms improve (reduce irritation, reduce itching in the eye area,...). The duration of taking Estobra should not exceed 7 days. In case the symptoms do not improve, the patient should see a specialist for further treatment advice.
3. Undesirable effects of the drug Estobra
Undesirable effects are almost uncommon when using Estobra eye drops. If the patient has symptoms of itchy eyes, eyelid edema or conjunctivitis, red eyes ... after using the drug, it is necessary to stop using the drug and immediately contact the doctor for timely support and treatment.
4. Be careful when using the drug Estobra
When using Estobra, patients should note:
Like other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use of Estobra may cause superinfection with non-susceptible microorganisms, especially fungal infections. If superinfection occurs, it is necessary to notify the doctor immediately to choose another more appropriate treatment. Cross-allergies between Estobra and other aminoglycoside antibiotics may occur. If cross-allergic reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate alternative treatment selected. Estobra is for eye drops only. Absolutely do not use the drug to inject under the conjunctiva or put the drug directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. Do not share medicine bottles. Because it can cause cross-contamination of pathogens from sick people to healthy people, or aggravate inflammation. When the patient shows symptoms such as rash, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, etc., it may be a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction, should immediately stop taking the drug and go to the nearest medical facility for treatment. treatment. To reduce the risk of a serious allergic reaction to Estobra, it is important to talk to your doctor about your personal and family allergy history. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There are not enough studies on the safety of Estobra in pregnancy and breast-feeding. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using Estobra for the above subjects. Use only when prescribed by a specialist if absolutely necessary when the benefits outweigh the risks to mother and baby. For drivers and operators of machines: Estobra has not been recommended for use in subjects driving and operating machines. Estobra is an eye drop that is used quite widely for many people when there is an eye infection. However, this is a prescription drug that needs to be used only when prescribed by a specialist. Patients are not allowed to buy and use drugs on their own to avoid unwanted effects.
