Warnings


What may interact with Tobramycin?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-cidofovir

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-birth control pills
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-cisplatin
-cyclosporine
-diuretics
-medicines for infection like acyclovir, adefovir, amphotericin B, bacitracin, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, pentamidine, vancomycin
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-pamidronate
-zoledronic acid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Tobramycin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-kidney disease
-myasthenia gravis
-Parkinson''s disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to tobramycin, other aminoglycosides or medicines, sulfites, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Tobramycin?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Tell your healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your healthcare professional if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

Check with your health care professional if you have severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot. The loss of too much body fluid may make it dangerous for you to take this medicine.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store it. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.