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Toracin Information

Toracin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Toracin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Toracin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Toracin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Toracin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Toracin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Toracin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Toracin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Toracin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Toracin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Toracin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Toracin Benefits & Uses

Toracin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Toracin 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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Cystic Fibrosis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Cystic Fibrosis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Cystic Fibrosis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Cystic Fibrosis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Toracin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Toracin safe for pregnant women?


    Toracin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Toracin safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Toracin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Toracin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Toracin again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Toracin on the Kidneys?


    Toracin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Toracin on the Liver?


    Toracin is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Toracin on the Heart?


    Toracin is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Toracin with Other Drugs

Toracin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Toracin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Toracin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Toracin

  • Is this Toracin habit forming or addictive?


    Toracin is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Toracin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Toracin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Toracin in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Toracin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Toracin


    Taking Toracin with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Toracin


    Information about the interaction of Toracin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Toracin

Question about 5 years ago

How does Toracin work?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Toracin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Toracin prevents us from bacterial infections.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Toracin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Toracin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Toracin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Toracin cause hearing loss or deafness?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Toracin has been reported to cause hearing loss or deafness. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Toracin a pain-killer?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Toracin is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections and hepatic encephalopathy.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Toracin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Toracin is the brand name of tobramycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is used for treating bacterial infections of skin and eye. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tobramycin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-141



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