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- Pharmacology For Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)
Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.) Pharmacology
Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)
About Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AMechanism of Action of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/APharmacokinets of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AOnset of Action for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ADuration of Action for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AHalf Life of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ASide Effects of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AContra-indications of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)1.Most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures.
2.It is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation and to other corticosteroids.
Special Precautions while taking Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/APregnancy Related InformationContraindicatedOld Age Related InformationMay be usedBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AInteractions for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ATypical Dosage for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Apply one or two drops of preparationt into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing may be increased, to every one to two hours. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.Schedule of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AStorage Requirements for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AEffects of Overdose of Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AAbout N/AMechanism of Action of N/APharmacokinets of N/AOnset of Action for N/ADuration of Action for N/AHalf Life of N/ASide Effects of N/AContra-indications of N/ASpecial Precautions while taking N/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for N/AInteractions for N/ATypical Dosage for N/ASchedule of N/AStorage Requirements for N/AEffects of Missed Dosage of N/AEffects of Overdose of N/ATobramycin (Eye Prep.)
About Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Aminoglycoside derivative, Ophthalmic Antibiotic.Mechanism of Action of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Tobramycin is a water soluble amino glycoside antibiotic active against a variety of ophthalmic bacterial pathogens.Tobramycin exerts its bactericidal action against gram- negative organisms & some of gram positive organisms by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. The process involves 1.Penetration of bacterial cell membrane & binding directly to the bacterial ribosome, 2.Misleading of m-RNA codon by bacterial ribosome, 3.Formation of peptide chains with wrong amino acid sequence which gets incorporated into bacterial cell membrane and alters its permeability, 4.Bacterial cell lysis. Some bacterial strains like pseudomonas are more sensitive to Tobramycin than GentamicinPharmacokinets of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Absorption: Absorption after ophthalmic use is minimal.Onset of Action for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ADuration of Action for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AHalf Life of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ASide Effects of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)1. Burning
2. Stinging
3. Swelling of the eyelids
4. Blurred vision
5. Rredness
6. Irritation
7. Itching
8. Sensitivity to light may occur
9. Conjunctival Erythema
Contra-indications of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)1. Hypersensitivity to TobramycinSpecial Precautions while taking Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)1. Prolonged use
2. If irritation occurs then discontinue the use of medicaments
3. Avoid contact lenses
4. Wear sun glasses if sensitivity to sunlight occurs
5. Avoid driving vehicle, operating machine since it produces blurred vision
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationContraindicated
NEONATES : Contraindicated
Indications for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteriaInteractions for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/ATypical Dosage for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)0.3% Tobramycin eye drops or ointment is used.
Eye Drops:
Mild to moderate disease: Instill 1 - 2 drops into the affected eye every 4 hours for 7 to 10 days.
In severe infections: Instill 2drops into the eye every 1 hour until improvement, and then reduce the dose.
Eye Ointment contains 3 mg/g Tobramycin
Mild to moderate disease: apply a 1 - 1.5 cm ribbon into the affected eye 2-3 times per day.
In severe infection, instill a 1 - 1.5 cm ribbon into the affected eye every 3 - 4 hours until improvement, and then reduce the dose.
Schedule of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)N/AStorage Requirements for Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Store at cool dry place. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid use of medicament 1 month after opening.Effects of Missed Dosage of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Tobramycin (Eye Prep.)Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. The exposed eye should be irrigated with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Home Delivery for Loteprednol + Tobramycin (Eye Prep.) in Your City
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