Tobradex Drops
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Tobradex Information
Tobradex Benefits & Uses
Tobradex is used to treat the following -
Tobradex Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Tobradex
Tobradex Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tobradex is used -
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Bone degradation
- Skin scar
- Increased Glucose level in the blood
- Cataract Moderate
- Skin irritation
- Allergic reaction
- Edema Severe
- Dryness
- Itching or burning
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Blurred vision
- Pelvic Pain
- Bone Fracture
- Bradycardia
- Visual Disturbance
- Hypertension
- Memory problems
- Conjunctivitis Moderate
- Dizziness Mild
- Fever Mild
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Back Pain Mild
- Chest Pain Moderate
- Cough Mild
- Headache Mild
- Ringing in ears
- Weakness
- Erythema
- Wheezing Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Throat Irritation
- Abdominal Pain Mild
Tobradex Related Warnings
Is the use of Tobradex safe for pregnant women?
Tobradex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tobradex safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tobradex. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tobradex on the Kidneys?
Tobradex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tobradex on the Liver?
Tobradex is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Tobradex on the Heart?
Tobradex is not harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Tobradex with Other Drugs
Tobradex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Leflunomide
Azithromycin
Moxifloxacin
Fentanyl
Bupropion
Primidone
Glimepiride
Clotrimazole
Ketoconazole
Indapamide
Ritonavir
Rifampicin
Acyclovir
Amphotericin B
Aspirin
Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic Acid
Aprotinin
Beclometasone
Bleomycin
Tobradex Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tobradex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Infections
- Allergy
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes
- Drug Allergies
- Kidney Disease
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Parkinson's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Frequently asked Questions about Tobradex
Is this Tobradex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tobradex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tobradex will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tobradex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tobradex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Tobradex Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Tobradex
You can take Tobradex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tobradex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tobradex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
References
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Decadron® (dexamethasone)
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hemady™ (dexamethasone)
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hexadrol® (dexamethasone sodium phosphate)
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- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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