Tobramycin (Viatris)™

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Tobramycin is indicated in the treatment of the following serious infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms: - central nervous system infections, including meningitis; septicaemia and neonatal sepsis; gastro-intestinal infections, including peritonitis; complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis and cystitis; lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, bronchopneumonia and acute bronchitis; bone, skin and skin structure infections, including burns.,Tobramycin may be considered in serious staphylococcal infections for which penicillin or other less potentially toxic drugs are contraindicated and when bacterial susceptibility testing and clinical judgement indicate its use. Aminoglycosides, including tobramycin, are not indicated in uncomplicated initial episodes or urinary tract infections unless the causative organisms are not susceptible to antibiotics having less potential toxicity.,Bacterial cultures should be obtained prior to and during treatment to isolate and identify aetiologic organisms and to test their susceptibility to tobramycin. If susceptibility tests show that the causative organism is resistant to tobramycin, other appropriate therapy should be instituted. In patients in whom gram negative septicaemia, neonatal sepsis, or meningitis is suspected, including those in whom concurrent therapy with a penicillin or cephalosporin and an aminoglycoside may be indicated, tobramycin therapy may be initiated before results of susceptibility studies are obtained. The decision to continue tobramycin therapy should be based upon the results of susceptibility studies, severity of the infection, and the important additional concepts discussed under PRECAUTIONS.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intramuscular
• A clear, colourless liquid free from visible particles.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 1 vial
• 10 vials
• 5 vials

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Tobramycin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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