Drops for eyes Tobrex

Infections and inflammatory processes in the organs of vision are a rather serious problem. However, modern medicine can help people cure diseases of this nature. It is best to help cope with eye drops, which are now on the ophthalmological market is represented by many. One of such drugs is Tobrex. Let's take a closer look at what he is like.

Description

The medication is either a completely colorless and transparent or slightly yellowish liquid.Active ingredient is tobramycin, which is a strong antibiotic.The auxiliary substances are: boric acid, sodium sulfate, sulfuric acid, benzalkonium chloride, purified water.

Tobrex is used for urgent relief of the inflammatory process

Supplied in a plastic container with a capacity of 5ml along with a dropper. The bottle together with the instruction is placed in a cardboard box.

Tobrex has tobramycin as part of the antibiotic, which is good for the properties of the drug.

Pharmacological action and group

The drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.Ophthalmologists refer it to aminoglycosides.

At low concentrations, it has a bacteriostatic effect on the organs of vision. This means that the synthesis of proteins is suspended, and also inhibits the 30S subunit of chromosomes.

Tobrex is a broad-spectrum antibiotic

Elevated drug concentrations can alter the permeability of the membrane, leading to cytolysis. Thus, bactericidal action is manifested.

Tobrex is very similar to Gentamycin because of its almost identical spectrum of action.However, the drug in question has a more pronounced activity towards gentamicin-resistant strains.

With topical application, there is almost no absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation.

Dexa-Gentamicin - analogue of Torbex

A medication is considered an antibiotic, capable of manifesting both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects depending on the concentration.

Application

Those who use contact lenses, it is recommended to remove them before the instillation procedure.After 15 minutes they can be set back to the eyes.

If there is a gradual decrease in the clarity of vision, then for 15-20 minutes it is necessary to refrain from driving the car and from working with mechanisms where an increased concentration of attention is required.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, it must be observed to completely get rid of the disease.

Indications

Tobrex is indicated for the following diseases:

• Blepharitis;
• Keratitis;
• Iridocyclitis;
• Blepharoconjunctivitis;
• Conjunctivitis;
• Keratoconjunctivitis.

In addition to the aforementioned diseases, these eye drops can be usedfor the treatment of barley,and also as a preventive agentin the postoperative and preoperative period.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in people who haveHypersensitivity to the components that make up its composition.

When passing treatment with a medicine that belongs to the same pharmacological group, Tobrex is contraindicated.

In pregnancy

Due to the fact that the substances that make up this medication do not penetrate into the blood,it can be used both during pregnancy and during lactation.

To small children

Tobrex can be buried even in the smallest patients.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Side effects are observed only in the presence of individual intolerance of the drug components.

Most often they manifest themselves as local reactions. They include: itching, swollen eyelids, reddening of the sclera, and the vessels in the eyes may increase in size. It is not excluded also congestion hyperemia, sensation of an extraneous object in the eye, burning sensation. It is worth knowing that an allergy to Tobrex is extremely rare.

The drug has almost no complications, if they appear, they are of a local nature.

Analogues

Analogues of Tobrex, which have a similar effect and refers to the same pharmacological group are: Tobrosopt, Dilaterol, Dexa-Gentamicin, Levomycytin, Cyproed.

Levomechin - analogue Tobrex

All these eye drops will act as a worthy alternative to the drug in question in the event of correction of the course of treatment.

The drug has a mass of worthy analogues with a similar principle of action.

In what doses to apply

With positive changes after the use of the medication, the frequency of its use leaves four hours.

The smallest children should drip one drop of substance, and adults preferably two.

If necessary, the ophthalmologist can increase the frequency of taking the medication, which will be one time per hour. This occurs in the case of active manifestation of the disease and with time the dose decreases.

In the presence of diseases of not very high severity, the course of treatment does not exceed one week.

Overdose

Excessive consumption of this antibiotic can trigger a number of adverse effects that will adversely affect the patient.

Spotted Keratitis

There are small defects of the cornea, looking like reddening and edematous state of the eyelids, and the eyes become irritable.Often this leads to a decrease in vision, if this condition is pathological.

Erythema

It occurs more rarely.It manifests itself in the form of an inflammatory process, located in the region of the eyelids and the area near the eyes, which provokes redness.

Erythema does not pose a particular danger to the life of the patient and goes by itself about 2-3 hours after taking Torbex.

Painful sensations arise if it has a progressive nature. In addition, the upper and lower eyelids also swell.

Lachrymation

Also one of the options, which means excessive content of the drug in the organs of vision. You can get rid of it if you re-inject the drug after a longer period of time.

All these manifestations are accompanied by itching.In this case, you can not comb your eyes, otherwise you can bring the infection and only make the situation worse.

Never exceed the dose prescribed by the doctor, it will help to avoid the effects of an overdose and be protected from chronic diseases.

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conclusions

Tobrex is an excellent eye drop that belongs to antibiotics. Most diseases cause serious inconveniences and affect the quality of life. At such times it is important to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis as soon as possible and begin treatment. Due to its features, most of the diseases the drug in question can overcome within a week. In doing so, you must follow all instructions and carefully read the instructions for use. The use of these eye drops is possible for pregnant women and the youngest children, due to the fact that the active substance does not penetrate into the blood. However, self-medication and self-diagnosis are not recommended, because you can only hurt yourself more and worsen your eyesight.