Class: Antibacterials
CAS Number: 32986-56-4
Brands: Tobrex
Introduction
Antibacterial; aminoglycoside.
Uses for Tobramycin (EENT)
Bacterial Ophthalmic Infections
Topical treatment of superficial infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.
Mild, acute bacterial conjunctivitis often resolves spontaneously without anti-infective treatment. Although topical ophthalmic anti-infectives may shorten time to resolution and reduce severity and risk of complications, avoid indiscriminate use of topical anti-infectives. Treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis generally is empiric; use of a broad-spectrum topical ophthalmic antibacterial usually recommended. In vitro staining and/or cultures of conjunctival material may be indicated in management of recurrent, severe, or chronic purulent conjunctivitis or when acute conjunctivitis does not respond to initial empiric topical treatment.
Because bacterial keratitis may be associated with subsequent loss of vision as the result of corneal scarring or topographic irregularities and because untreated or severe bacterial keratitis may result in corneal perforation with potential for endophthalmitis and possible loss of the eye, optimal management involves rapid evaluation and diagnosis, timely initiation of treatment, and appropriate follow-up. Treatment of community-acquired bacterial keratitis generally is empiric; use of a broad-spectrum topical ophthalmic antibacterial usually recommended. Subconjunctival anti-infectives may be necessary if scleral spread or perforation is imminent. In vitro staining and/or cultures of corneal material are indicated in management of keratitis involving corneal infiltrates that are central, large, and extend to the middle to deep stroma; when keratitis is chronic or unresponsive to a broad-spectrum topical anti-infective; or when atypical features suggest fungal, amebic, or mycobacterial infection.
Ocular Inflammation
Fixed-combination ophthalmic preparations co...
