Tobacin 80mg Injection
Brand Name | Tobacin 80mg Injection |
Salt Composition |
Tobramycin (80mg) |
Strength | 80mg |
Product Form | Injection |
Pack | 1 x 2ml in 1 Vial |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd,Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India. |

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- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Tobramycin
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having a history of myasthenia gravis
- Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Hypotension
- Drowsiness
- Paresthesia
- Tremor
- Anemia
- Eosinophilia
- Eyelid edema
- Keratitis
- Lacrimation
- Does Tobacin 80mg Injection have a steroid in it?
- What bacteria does Tobacin 80mg Injection kill?
- Is Tobacin 80mg Injection effective?
- Aminoglycosides are a highly nephrotoxic agent
- The use of this medicine may cause cochlear damage
- Therapy should be administered with caution in premature infants and neonates because of the immaturity of renal
- Neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis have been reported in patients while using this medicine
- Elderly patients may have decreased renal function
- The use of this medicine may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- The use of this medicine may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
- Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics)
- You have a history of hearing problem
- You have a history of Parkinsonism
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are having any concomitant diseases
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Tobacin 80mg Injection
Tobacin 80mg Injection contains Tobramycin 80mg used to treat bacterial infection and cystic fibrosis. Mainly this medicine targets the infection of the skin, heart, blood, stomach, joints, bones, brain, lungs, and spinal cord. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of microbes which is responsible for the infection. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Tobacin 80mg Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial infection and cystic fibrosis.
Tobacin 80mg Injection Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Cystic Fibrosis
It is an inherited life-threatening disorder that affects your lungs and digestive system. Symptom includes wheezing, exercise intolerance, repeated lung infections, recurrent sinusitis, foul-smelling, greasy stools, and severe constipation.
Tobacin 80mg Injection Indication
The Tobacin 80mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as bacterial infection and cystic fibrosis.
Mechanism of action of Tobacin 80mg Injection
Tobacin 80mg Injection contains Tobramycin 80mg it is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
How Tobacin 80mg Injection works
Tobacin 80mg Injection contains Tobramycin 80mg it is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
Tobacin 80mg Injection Contraindication
Tobacin 80mg Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Tobacin 80mg Injection
No, this medicine does not contain steroids in it. It is an antibiotic that helps to kill and inhibit the growth of bacteria. It is effective against viral or fungal infections. But it may be combined with other steroidal drugs like dexamethasone.
This medicine should be used against susceptible bacteria. It is effective against S.Aureus, S.epidermidis, Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and Neisseria.
It is considered effective if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not withdraw the medicine if you feel better, it may worsen the condition
Precautions and general warning of Tobacin 80mg Injection
Alcohol
The use of alcohol does not produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it does not affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce a harmful effect on the developing fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a history of hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Tobacin 80mg Injection
Tobacin 80mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous injection. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Tobacin 80mg Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Tobacin 80mg Injection in children
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Tobacin 80mg Injection in Elderly Patients
Tobacin 80mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Antibiotic resistance
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Tobramycin 80mg is used to treat bacterial infection and cystic fibrosis. Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
Drug Interaction of Tobacin 80mg Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative drugs, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Cidofovir
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the combination of this medicine may increase nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity
Atracurium
Use alternative drugs because the use of tobramycin increases the effect of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk for developing apnea.
Quinidine
Use alternative drugs because the use of quinidine will increase the effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter.
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of tobramycin decreases the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure.
Drug-Food Interaction
Limited information is available kindly consult with your doctor.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Dehydration
Adequate hydration is required to prevent the risk of oto and nephrotoxicity that is associated with an aminoglycoside. Before initiating the treatment kindly correct your dehydration.
Neuromuscular blockade
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, parkinsonian syndrome, and botulism because the use of this medicine may cause dose-related muscle weakness and neuromuscular blockade.
Ototoxicity
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aminoglycoside may lead to nerve damage in the eighth cranial nerve which results in vestibular and auditory toxicities. Symptoms include dizziness, nystagmus, vertigo, ataxia, tinnitus, and hearing impairment.
Renal dysfunctions
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment due to the accumulation of the drug which leads to nephrotoxicity like tubular necrosis, increase in BUN, nonprotein nitrogen, serum creatinine concentration, decrease urine gravity and creatinine clearance, and proteinuria.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Tobacin 80mg Injection contains Tobramycin 80mg used to treat bacterial infection and cystic fibrosis.. Mainly this medicine targets the infection of the skin, heart, blood, stomach, joints, bones, brain, lungs, and spinal cord. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of microbes which is responsible for the infection. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.