Dexatobrom
Drug name: Dexatobrom
Other names used:
- Tobradex®
Active Ingredients:
Dexamethasone, tobramycin
Therapeutic actions:
Dexatobrom contains two active ingredients: tobramycin and dexamethasone.
Dexamethasone belongs to a type of medications called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the eye occurs because of injury or irritation to the eye. This leads to the release of various chemicals as a result of immune reaction. Blood vessels dilate and the affected area become painful, swollen and red. Dexamethasone works by inhibiting the release of these chemicals, reducing pain, swelling and redness.
Tobramycin is a antibiotic of the aminoglycoside family. This group of antibiotics has the ability to kill a wide variety of bacteria. Tobramycin works by reducing the production of proteins that are important for the bacteria to survive. It interacts with the bacterial cells, causing the bacteria produce abnormal proteins. The production of these abnormal proteins is ultimately fatal to the bacteria.
Indications:
The combination of Dexamethasone and tobramycine eye drops is applied directly to the eye to prevent infection following cataract surgery and for reducing inflammation.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Dexatobrom :
- if you experience eye infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Mycobacteria, eg tuberculosis
- if you experience inflammation of the eye caused by fungi
- if you experience eye infection that is manifested with pus
- if you have eye infection caused by viruses
You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Dexatobrom
- if you are pregnant
- if you are breastfeeding
Warning!
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Dexamethasone / tobramycin eye drops.
- Intensive or prolonged use of Dexamethasone / tobramycin to the eye may result in increase of intraocular pressure, glaucoma, cataracts and damage of the optic nerve.
- Do not take this medicine by mouth.
- Use with caution in children
- Shake the bottle properly before taking dexatobrom.
- Your health care provider should regularly check pressure inside the eye (intraocular) pressure.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Dexamethasone/tobramycin eye drops will experience it or any other.
- Increased th pressure inside the eye
- Itching and swelling in the eye area
- Redness of conjunctiva
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Dexatobrom, please read the information provided with Dexatobrom or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Dexamethasone / tobramycin eye drops. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE dexatobrom with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
