Tobaz Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Zodak Healthcare |
Active Ingredient | Tobramycin (80mg/2ml) |
Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
Chemical Class | Aminoglycosides |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 329 |
FAQ
Tobaz Injection Reviews
Tobaz may also be used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may casue nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset as side effects in some people. Rarely some patients may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine.
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or if your condition does not improve. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
How Tobaz Injection Works
How to Use Tobaz Injection
Benefits of Tobaz Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Tobaz is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Uses of Tobaz Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobaz Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any hearing loss, sensation of ringing in the ears, or dizziness and unsteadiness.
- Tobaz may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Can I stop taking Tobaz when I feel better?
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
References
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