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Generic Name: Tobramycin
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Management of cystic fibrosis patients with P. aeruginosa, superficial eye infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in CF, Bacterial conjunctivitis, Serious systemic infections
Inhalation: 300 mg twice daily. IV: 3-5 mg/kg/day in divided doses.
Inhalation: 300 mg twice daily (6 years and older)
Select dose cautiously based on renal function
Based on indication and serum levels
Dosage reduction/interval extension required for IV use
No adjustment generally needed
Inhalation: voice alteration, cough. Ophthalmic: tearing, irritation.
Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade
Hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides
Risk of permanent hearing loss and kidney damage with systemic use
Loop diuretics, other nephrotoxic/ototoxic drugs
N/A
N/A
Avoid systemic use unless essential
Not recommended with systemic use
Inhalation: Use a nebulizer as directed, take as close to 12 hours apart as possible.
Take as soon as remembered if at least 6 hours until next dose (for inhalation).
Auditory function, renal function, serum concentrations (for IV)
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