TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS

Overview

TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS is composed of: DEXAMETHASONE (0.1 %), TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE (0.3 %)

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. Dexamethasone is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders.

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. Tobramycin fights infections that are caused by bacteria.Tobramycin injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, heart, stomach, brain and spinal cord, lungs, and urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). It is also used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Tobramycin injection is sometimes used together with other antibiotics. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Usage

DEXAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis

TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE is generally used to treat: Cystic Fibrosis, Bacterial Infection, Meningitis
TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE can address symptoms like: Cough, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Abdomen Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis, ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood glucose level in diabetic patients regularly while taking this medication.

• You should not use tobramycin if you are allergic to tobramycin.
• Do not use tobramycin if you are pregnant.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Tobramycin is inhaled into the lungs with the use of a nebulizer or an inhaler device.
• Do not swallow the medicine by mouth.
• Do not use tobramycin inhalation solution if it looks cloudy or has particles in it.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Do not mix tobramycin solution with dornase alfa in the nebulizer.It may lead to dehydration, drink adequate fluid.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it will cause secondary infection.
• Take full course of treatment and avoid excess dosage.
• Monitor kidney function, hearing tests, blood electrolyte levels regularly while taking this medication.
• Do not use contact lenses when on treatment with tobramycin eye drops.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXAMETHASONE over-dosage can result in: Easy Bruising, Irregular Menstrual Periods
TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE over-dosage can result in: Body Discoloration, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Lightheadedness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Spinning Sensation

Common Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Weight Gain
TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hearing Loss, Cough, Throat Soreness, Hoarse Voice, Noisy Breathing, Decreased Taste, Fever, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Loss Of Voice, Chills, Back Pain, Body Discomfort

Serious Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Heartburn, Throat Soreness, Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings
TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE : Hearing Loss, Nosebleeds, Acute Kidney Failure, Colored Sputum, Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Ringing In Ears, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Urinating, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Discomfort, Easy Bleeding

Rare Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Myoneural Disorders, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

DEXAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE is categorized as:

• AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
• INHALED ANTI-INFECTIVES / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

APPATOBA D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 12.1 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
ITOCIN D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 21.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
NEBRACIN BM 0.10%/0.30% EYE DPS	INR 33 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
NEBRACIN-DM EYE DPS	INR 13.56 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
OCUTOB D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 11.45 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBACIN-D EYE-DPS	INR 35.9 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBADEX 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 16 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBAREN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 15.29 for 5 ML DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBAREN DM 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 58 for 10 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBAZON DM 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 9.92 for 5 ML DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRA D 0.1%/0.3% EYE/EAR DPS	INR 17.5 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRA-D EYE/EAR-DPS	INR 17.5 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRACID DM EYE DPS	INR 13.56 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRACID DM EYE OINT	INR 43 for 3 GM EYE OINTMENT	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRADEX 0.30%/.1% DPS	INR 18.29 for 5 ML DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBRAFIL DM EYE DPS	INR 18.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOBY D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 11.08 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %
TOCIN D 0.1%/0.3% EYE DPS	INR 14.58 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOCIN D 0.1%/0.3% EYE OINT	INR 32.5 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TOJAWA D DPS	INR 44.53 for 5 ML DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TROMADEX 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 10 for 5 ML DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
TROMADEX 0.3%/0.1% OINT	INR 26.8 for 1 GM OINTMENT	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OCUTOB D 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V DPS	INR 11.47 for 10 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V
PARITOB D EYE DPS	INR 37.71 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE
TERADOX EYE DPS	INR 20.31 for 10 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE
TOBA DM EYE DPS	INR 19.2 for 10 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 3.0 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG/ML
TOBRAM D EYE DPS	INR 16.45 for 10 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE
TOBRAM D EYE OINT	INR 31.2 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE
TOBRAMED D EYE/EAR DPS	INR 10.82 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE
TOBRINE DM EYE DPS	INR 19.75 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE
TSUN D EYE DPS	INR 19.15 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE
TYBRO EYE DPS	INR 40 for 5 ML EYE DROP	TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE , DEXAMETHASONE