Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm
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About Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm treats bacterial eye infections.
Use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.
Uses of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm are as follows:
- Bacterial eye infections: Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Corneal Ulcers: Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.
- Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal:Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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.
- Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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.
Key Benefits
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.
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Coadministration of cidofovir with Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm can cause kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm with tubocurarine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm, 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm and Furosemide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Taking Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Taking tacrolimus with Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm may increase risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm with Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm can increase the risk of muscle weakness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Magnesium sulfate and Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm may increase the risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if alcohol interacts with Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is not recommended for children below 1 year as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, please consult your doctor before using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm.
Geriatrics
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Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is generally considered safe for geriatric patients. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
FAQs
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm abruptly, your symptoms may return.
Use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. Remove contact lenses before using the Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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 Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm.
The common side-effects of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm 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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