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Tobradex Ointment (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1/2" ribbon tid or qid | |
| Chem Specs | tobramycin 0.3%, dexamethasone 0.1% | |
| Quantities | 3.5 gm tube | |
| Cost | 87.00 | |
| Class | aminoglycoside, corticosteroid | |
| Action | Aminoglycosides prevent bacterial protein synthesis. Corticosteroids inhibit arachidonic acid release. |
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| Activity | Active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria includings some penicillin-resistant and gentamicin-resistant strains. |
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| Usage | Indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions where superficial bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists. |
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| Glaucoma risk with extended use. | ||
| Contraindications | Acanthamoeba, most viral, mycobacterial, and fungal disease. Hypersensitivity to this or other aminoglycosides, corticosteroids, or any components of the medication. |
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| Pediatric use | > 2 years | |
| Pregnancy | Category C | |