Tobaz Injection

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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

Is Tobaz effective?

Tobaz is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tobaz too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Tobaz safe?

exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Tobaz should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Tobaz can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

How is Tobaz administered?

Tobaz should be administered into a vein (intravenously) under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Tobaz.

What if I don't get better after using Tobaz?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.

What bacteria does Tobaz kill?

Tobaz is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobaz must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobaz includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tobaz?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Does Tobaz have a steroid in it?

No, Tobaz alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobaz may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.

How should Tobaz be used?

You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.

How long should you use Tobaz?

The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tobaz?

If you miss a dose of Tobaz, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Tobaz Injection Reviews

Tobaz is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain (e.g., meningitis), blood, abdominal organs, and some others.

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

Tobaz is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How to Use Tobaz Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

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

Kidney ^CAUTION

Tobaz should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tobaz may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Tobaz is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tobaz. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Tobaz may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Tobaz is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Tobaz in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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.

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