Tobramycin and Dexamethasone
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Tobramycin and Dexamethasone; Generic name: TOBRAMYCIN AND DEXAMETHASONE; Drug class: Corticosteroid [EPC].
| Brand name | Tobramycin and Dexamethasone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TOBRAMYCIN AND DEXAMETHASONE |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension is indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. Ocular steroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. They are also indicated in chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodie |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One or two drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to one or two drops every two (2) hours. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Not more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation as outlined in PREC |
| Warnings | WARNINGS FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Sensitivity to topically applied aminoglycosides may occur in some patients. Severity of hypersensitivity reactions may vary from local effects to generalized reactions, such as erythema, itching, urticaria, skin rash, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, or bullous reactions. If a sensitivity reaction does occur, discontinue use. Prolonged use of steroids may result in glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visu |
| Active ingredient(s) | DEXAMETHASONE |
| Route | OPHTHALMIC |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=09315f0b-f15a-30d5-e063-6394a90ac8dd |