tobramycin (injection) (cont.)

What is tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
What are the possible side effects of tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
What is the most important information I should know about tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
How should I use tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
What happens if I miss a dose (Nebcin)?
What happens if I overdose (Nebcin)?
What should I avoid while using tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
What other drugs will affect tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?
Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Nebcin)?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Nebcin)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, ringing in your ears, and urinating more or less than usual, or not at all.

What should I avoid while using tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using tobramycin.

Tobramycin injection can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What other drugs will affect tobramycin injection (Nebcin)?

Before using tobramycin injection, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

pentamidine (Nebupent, Pentam);
tacrolimus (Prograf);
amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet);
a diuretic (water pill);
antibiotics such as capreomycin (Capastat), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater), vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);
antiviral medicines such as acyclovir (Zovirax), adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir); or
cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with tobramycin injection. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about tobramycin injection.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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