Tobramycin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a prescription medicine used for bacterial eye infections, conjunctivitis, Pseudomonas infections and serious hospital infections. In Pakistan it is available as drops, ointment and injections, made by 13 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Tobramycin works
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It binds to the part of the bacterial cell that makes proteins, causing faulty proteins to be produced, which kills the bacteria. It is particularly effective against Pseudomonas and other Gram-negative bacteria.
What is Tobramycin used for?
- Bacterial eye infections
- Conjunctivitis
- Pseudomonas infections
- Serious hospital infections
Tobramycin eye drops and eye ointment are used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and eyelid, such as bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis. As an injection, it is used in hospital for serious infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas, such as blood, chest, abdominal and urinary infections. An inhaled form is used for chest infections in people with cystic fibrosis.
Side effects of Tobramycin
Used as eye drops or ointment, Tobramycin usually causes only mild, local effects such as:
- Eye irritation, stinging or itching
- Redness of the eye or eyelid
- Watery eyes
- Brief blurred vision after use
Stop the drops and see a doctor for eye pain, swelling of the eyelids or face, or worsening vision. With injections, report ringing in the ears, hearing loss, dizziness or reduced urine straight away.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not wear contact lenses while treating an eye infection, and do not let the dropper tip touch the eye.
- See a doctor if the eye infection has not improved after two days.
- Injections can affect the kidneys and hearing, so blood levels and kidney function are checked during treatment, especially in older people.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, hearing problems or myasthenia gravis, or take diuretics or other antibiotics.
- Finish the full course prescribed, and tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as injections can affect an unborn baby's hearing.
Frequently asked questions about Tobramycin
What is the price of Tobramycin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Tobramycin products currently in stock range from Rs 156 to Rs 951 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Obrex E Oint 1s at Rs 156. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Tobramycin are available in Pakistan?
Tobramycin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tobrex (Alcon Couvreur), Bromycin (Innomed Pharma), Obrex (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Nebcin (Ali Gohar Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Bracin (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Eyebrex (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Tobradex (Alcon Couvreur) and Santodex (Sante Limited), along with 2 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Tobramycin?
Yes. Tobramycin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Tobramycin be used during pregnancy?
Finish the full course prescribed, and tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as injections can affect an unborn baby's hearing.
Are all Tobramycin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Tobramycin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Tobramycin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Tobramycin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
