Drug reference
tobramycin
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Aminoglycosides)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to bacterial 30S and 50S ribosomes
Common side effects
- Neurotoxicity
- Increased lacrimation
- Nephrotoxicity
- Itching and edema of eyelid
- Ototoxicity
Contraindications
- Documented hypersensitivity to any aminoglycoside or history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reactions to aminoglycosides
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tobramycin?
tobramycin belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does tobramycin work?
Inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to bacterial 30S and 50S ribosomes
What are the common side effects of tobramycin?
Neurotoxicity, Increased lacrimation, Nephrotoxicity, Itching and edema of eyelid, Ototoxicity
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