Tobrex (Tobramycin)


Brand Name: Tobrex

Generic Name: Tobramycin

Manufacturer/Agent: Alcon Pharma


Formulation: drops

Strength: 0.3% 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 555.00

Retail Price: @ KES 740.00


Class: Antibacterials: Aminoglycoside (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: (C18H25N5O9)2.3H2SO4 = 1425.4

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides. pregnancy and lactation. myasthenia gravis. caution in renal impairment and in concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs.

Indications/Uses: Bacterial eye infections.

Interactions: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins, potent diuretics, ciclosporin.

Side Effects: Potentially ototoxic. nephrotoxicity. vestibular damage. neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis.