Tobramycin (tobramycin)
Ophthalmic Antibacterials Ophthalmic (Eye) Drops
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Overview
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
USES: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Generic name: tobramycin
Pronunciation: (TOE-bra-MYE-sin)
Drug class: Ophthalmic Antibacterials
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Tobramycin:
- Bacterial Blepharitis
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- Dacryocystitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Meibomianitis
Also known as: Inflammation Of A Meibomian Gland Of The Eyelid, Inflammation Of The Conjunctiva Due To Bacteria, Lacrimal Sac Inflammation.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin 0.3% Eye Drop | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route every 4 hours. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin 0.3% Eye Drop | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route every 4 hours. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Ocular inflammation
- Ocular itching
- Ocular redness
Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Erythema multiforme
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Punctate keratitis
- Stevens-johnson syndrome
Less Frequent
- Blurred vision
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Ocular irritation
- Ocular pain
Rare or Very Rare
- Eyelid edema
Precautions
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Animal reproduction studies using systemic tobramycin dosages up to 33 times the usual human systemic dosage have not revealed evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus.
There are no controlled studies to date using tobramycin ophthalmic preparations in pregnant women.
Tobramycin ophthalmic ointment and ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Fixed-combination ophthalmic preparations containing tobramycin and a corticosteroid (i.e., dexamethasone or loteprednol etabonate) should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justify potential risks to the fetus.
A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue tobramycin ophthalmic preparations, taking into account the importance of the drug to the woman.
The manufacturers state that caution is advised if fixed-combination ophthalmic preparations containing tobramycin and a corticosteroid are used in nursing women.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial blepharitis | ||
| H01.0 | ICD10CM | Blepharitis |
| H01.00 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis |
| H01.001 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.002 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.003 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.004 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.005 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.006 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.009 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.00A | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.00B | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.01 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis |
| H01.011 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.012 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.013 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.014 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.015 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.016 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.019 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.01A | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.01B | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.02 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis |
| H01.021 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.022 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.023 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.024 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.025 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.026 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.029 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.02A | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.02B | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| Bacterial conjunctivitis | ||
| H10.02 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis |
| H10.021 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.022 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.023 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.029 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis |
| H10.30 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.31 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.32 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.33 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| Blepharoconjunctivitis | ||
| H10.5 | ICD10CM | Blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.50 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.501 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.502 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.503 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.509 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.52 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.521 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.522 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.523 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.529 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| Dacryocystitis | ||
| H04.30 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis |
| H04.301 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.302 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.303 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.309 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.31 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis |
| H04.311 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.312 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.313 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.319 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.32 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis |
| H04.321 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.322 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.323 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.329 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.41 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis |
| H04.411 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.412 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.413 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.419 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| P39.1 | ICD10CM | Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis |
| Keratoconjunctivitis | ||
| H16.20 | ICD10CM | Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis |
| H16.201 | ICD10CM | Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis, right eye |
| H16.202 | ICD10CM | Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis, left eye |
| H16.203 | ICD10CM | Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H16.209 | ICD10CM | Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| Meibomianitis | ||
| H00.02 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum |
| H00.021 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right upper eyelid |
| H00.022 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right lower eyelid |
| H00.023 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H00.024 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left upper eyelid |
| H00.025 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left lower eyelid |
| H00.026 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H00.029 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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