Question 1

tobramycin how long to use it?

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Ask the prescriber: Like all antibiotics, complete the course of treatment prescribed by your doctor in order to prevent the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, or "superbugs."
since tobramycin comes in different forms and is prescribed for various indications, you must contact the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 2

how long does tobramycin stay in your system?

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7.5 to 17.5 hours: The half life (time to elimination of half the drug) of tobramycin ranges from 1.5 to 3.5 hours in persons with normal kidney function.  Total drug elimination is considered to have occurred after 5 half lives or 7.5 to 17.5 hours after the last dose.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: tobramycin?

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Antibiotic: This is an antibiotic of the aminoglycoside family, it is particularly effective against gram negative organisms.

Question 4

which works quicker tobrex (tobramycin) or sulphaceptamide?

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For what?: These are both antibiotics and they work usually the same for viral illnesses. For proven bacterial conjunctivitis tobrex (tobramycin) is bacteriostatic and works a little quicker. Don't self medicate.  See your family dr.

Question 5

prescribed tobramycin 1/4 bid ou x 7 days. what does this mean?

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Tobramycin: Was it given as an ointment? If yes, it means 1/4 inch to area affected 2x per day for 7 days. Send us a photo of the bottle or tube if not.

Question 6

how long does it take for tobramycin to get out of your system?

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Depends: How quickly tobramycin exits your bloodstream is very dependent on your kidney function and how it is being given (dose and frequency).   For typical dosing with normal kidney function, tobramycin will be out of your system in less than 24 hours after the last dose.

Question 7

how much time does it take for tobramycin take to get out of your system?

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See below: The injectable or eyedrop forms of tobramycin should clear your body within 24 hours. However, if you have been told your kidneys don’t work as well as they should, it could take as long as 3 days for the tobramycin to clear. On the other hand, if you have cystic fibrosis and take the drug by inhaling it, it takes a little over a day to be eliminated from the body.

Question 8

do you get resistance to tobi (tobramycin) after a certain amount of time?

Accepted Answer

Resistance to tobi (tobramycin): Yes you can develop resistance to tobi (tobramycin) after prolonged use, like with any other antibiotics, and you have to take cultures to confirm the resitance.Intermittent use of tobi (tobramycin)  is preferred as there is less chance of resistance that way.

Question 9

can you use tobrex (tobramycin) to treat a chalazion?

Accepted Answer

Part of treatment: Use of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is a combination of antibiotic  and steroid which helps treat infection portion of sty and manage inflammation.  This plus adequate drainage is often effective.  You should see a local opthalmologist to manage.  Prolonged use of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is not recommended due to risk of fungal infections, etc in the eye.

Question 10

after taking tobramycin how long am i still contagious ?

Accepted Answer

A full course: Of antibiotics is the only way to  become noncaontagious. This also depends on the infection and the bacterial susceptibility to the antibiotic. Do not stop taking the medicine just because you feel better. Complete the entire dosing regimen.

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