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Tobramycin (Systemic)

Generic name: Tobramycin (systemic) [ toe-bra-MYE-sin ]
Drug classes: Aminoglycosides, Inhaled anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 8, 2023.

Warning

  • This medicine may cause kidney, nerve, and hearing problems (like long-lasting hearing loss), even at normal doses. The risk may be higher if you already have kidney or hearing problems, you take higher doses, or you use tobramycin (systemic) for a long time. The risk may be higher in older people, infants, or with dehydration. Hearing loss can happen even after tobramycin (systemic) is stopped. If you already have kidney problems or hearing problems, tell your doctor. You may need to have hearing and kidney tests.
  • Do not use tobramycin (systemic) if you are taking or have recently taken any drugs that can cause nerve, kidney, or hearing problems. This may be drugs like amphotericin B, bacitracin, cephaloridine, cisplatin, colistin, cyclosporine, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, paromomycin, polymyxin B, vancomycin, viomycin, or other drugs like this one. There are many other drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
  • This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking tobramycin (systemic), call your doctor right away.

Uses of Tobramycin:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Tobramycin?

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take tobramycin (systemic) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Tobramycin?

How is this medicine (Tobramycin) best taken?

Use tobramycin (systemic) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin, metronidazole, triamcinolone, clindamycin, ceftriaxone, Augmentin

What are some other side effects of Tobramycin?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Tobramycin?

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