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.