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Tobamist Respules
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Tobramycin
Manufacturer : CIPLA LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
5 Respules(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Tobamist Respules
Tobamist respules contain an active component called tobramycin. It belongs to the class of medicines called aminoglycoside antibiotics and is used to treat bacterial infection. It is effective against bacterial infection only, and it is not effective against viral or fungal infection. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to tobamist respules or any of the ingredients present in them or have kidney or muscle disorder.
Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and take a proper diet while under medication. It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical or make some dose adjustments. Elderly patients with kidney disorders should be cautious while taking the medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Uses of Tobamist Respules
- Bacterial infection (respiratory tract)
Therapeutic Effects of Tobamist Respules
Tobamist respules act by inhibiting the synthesis of protein in bacterial cells. It transports the aminoglycoside through the bacterial cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane and binding to ribosomes resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis.
Interaction of Tobamist Respules with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with tobamist respules and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Tobamist Respules
- Store tobamist respules at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Tobamist Respules
Tobamist respules are purposely for inhalation use in nebulizer. The solution should not be injected or swallowed. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Safety Advices for Tobamist Respules
Pregnancy
Tobamist respules are contraindicated to pregnant women and harmful to the unborn female baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Tobamist respules is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding and consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether tobamist respules are safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Individuals with liver disorder should be cautious before taking the tobamist respules. Consult your doctor before using the medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects caused by the drug.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether tobamist respules is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
Tobamist respules may alter your driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines. Consult your doctor when to start driving or handling heavy machines.
Side Effects of Tobamist Respules
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Kidney problem
- Ear damage (inner ear damage)
- Muscle problem
- Diarrhoea
Word of Advice
Your doctor will advise you to monitor serum levels (Serum calcium, magnesium, and sodium) in patients with known renal impairment. Inform your doctor immediately if you feel an allergic reaction. Elderly patients with kidney disorders and individuals who are pregnant should inform your doctor before taking the medicine. Don’t take the tobamist respules orally, it is purposely for inhalation use in a nebulizer. The solution should not be injected or swallowed. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I take tobamist respules if I have a kidney problem?
It is not recommended for kidney patients, especially for the elderly, to speak with your doctor before using the tobamist respules if you have any liver problems.
Q 2. Can I take tobamist respules if I am pregnant?
No, tobamist respules is not recommended for pregnant women. It may be contraindicated for pregnant women and it might cause harm to the unborn baby.
Q 3. Should I monitor any parameters while taking tobamist respules?
Your doctor will advise you to monitor your serum monitor serum level (Serum calcium, magnesium, and sodium), especially in patients with renal impairment while under tobamist respules medication.
Q 4. What are the precautions I need to take while taking tobamist respules?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to tobamist respules or any of the ingredients present in them.
Q 5. Can I do breastfeeding during tobamist respules medication?
Tobamist respules are excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding and consult your doctor for more information.
Fact Box of Tobamist Respules
Molecule name: Tobramycin | Therapeutic class: Antibiotic |
Pharmacological class: Aminoglycoside antibiotics | Indications: Bacterial infection |
References
- Vianex SA., Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on May 2022] [Accessed on 20th Oct 2023], Tobramycin 40mg/ml Injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) (medicines.org.uk)
- Fresenius Kabi USA, Inc., US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2021], [Accessed on 20th Oct 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/050789s012lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs acting on central nervous system, 2019, 795-799
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