Toracin 40 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Information

Toracin 40 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Toracin 40 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Toracin 40 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Toracin 40 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Toracin 40 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Toracin 40 Mg Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Toracin 40 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Toracin 40 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Toracin 40 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Toracin 40 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Toracin 40 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Toracin Benefits & Uses
Toracin Dosage & How to Take
Toracin Side Effects
Toracin Related Warnings
Toracin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Toracin
Toracin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Toracin 40 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Toracin 40 Mg Injection 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 40 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Toracin 40 Mg Injection 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 40 Mg Injection 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 40 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Toracin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Toracin 40 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Toracin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Toracin 40 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Toracin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Toracin 40 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Is this Toracin 40 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Toracin 40 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Toracin 40 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Toracin 40 Mg Injection 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 40 Mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Taking Toracin 40 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Toracin 40 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Question over 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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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

Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Information

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Toracin 40 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Toracin 40 Mg Injection

Question over 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

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Toracin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Toracin cause hearing loss or deafness?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Toracin a pain-killer?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

What is Toracin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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