Drug reference
dexamethasone-tobramycin
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Aminoglycosides)
Mechanism of action
Dexamethasone prevents/reduces irritation & swelling by suppressing normal immune response, decreasing inflammatory mediators and reverses capillary permeability Tobramycin: Alters bacterial cell membrane integrity by binding to 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits, which in turn interferes with bacterial protein synthesis
Common side effects
- Delayed wound healing
- Ocular lid itching and swelling
- Conjunctival erythema
- Elevation of intraocular pressure
- Cataract formation
Known interactions (2)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dexamethasone-tobramycin?
dexamethasone-tobramycin belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does dexamethasone-tobramycin work?
Dexamethasone prevents/reduces irritation & swelling by suppressing normal immune response, decreasing inflammatory mediators and reverses capillary permeability Tobramycin: Alters bacterial cell membrane integrity by binding to 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits, which in turn interferes with bacterial protein synthesis
What are the common side effects of dexamethasone-tobramycin?
Delayed wound healing, Ocular lid itching and swelling, Conjunctival erythema, Elevation of intraocular pressure, Cataract formation
Which drugs interact with dexamethasone-tobramycin?
cariprazine, apixaban
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