Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml
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About Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections.
Use Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.
Uses of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml are as follows:
- Bacterial eye infections: Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Corneal Ulcers: Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.
- Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal:Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is used to prevent infection in case of eye injury or after removal of foreign body from the eye.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
- Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
- Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.
Medicinal Benefits
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml effectively treats bacterial eye infections.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use if you are allergic to tobramycin, another aminoglycoside antibiotic, or any of the components of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of cidofovir with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml can cause kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with tubocurarine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml and Tubocurarine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with Colistin can increase the blood levels and risk of Colistin side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Colistin and Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Furosemide with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml and Furosemide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Taking Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with succinylcholine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Suxamethonium and Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Taking tacrolimus with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml may increase risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Taking magnesium sulfate with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of muscle weakness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Magnesium sulfate and Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience symptoms such as muscle weakness and breathing difficulties consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using Vecuronium with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with Vecuronium can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Taking deferasirox with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Get at least eight hours of sleep each night to naturally refresh your eyes.
- Wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you had eye surgery, wash your eyes after two weeks.
- Take care of your health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
- If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
- Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods. For every 20 minutes, take a break.
- Blink frequently to aid in transmitting hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.
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Alcohol
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It is not known if alcohol interacts with Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Limited information about the use of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml in patients suffering from liver impairment is available. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available about the use of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
Caution
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, please consult your doctor before using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml is generally considered safe for geriatric patients. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
FAQs
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections.
If you mistakenly put too many eye drops in your eye(s), rinse them promptly with lukewarm water.
Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml abruptly, your symptoms may return.
Use Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml only for the duration recommended by your doctor. Do not use it for more than the recommended duration. Inform your doctor if the eye infection does not improve after three days of using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. Remove contact lenses before using the Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Consult the doctor if you don't get better after using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml.
The common side-effects of Meditob Eye Drop 5 ml are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.
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