Vetob
Vetob Products are primarily used for
Bacterial eye infections
About Vetob Products
Uses of Vetob Products
Tobramycin is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
Vetob Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Vetob are Ototoxicity, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Confusion, Disorientation, Lethargy, Exfoliative dermatitis, Itching, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood, Renal abnormalities, Fever, Voice change, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Granulocytopenia, Low blood platelets, Discoloration of sputum, Respiratory tract infection, Muscle pain, Nasal polyps, Otitis media (infection of ear), Eye toxicity, Hypersensitivity, Blurred vision, Stinging in the eyes, Allergic reaction.
How Vetob Products work
Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Patient Concerns about Vetob Products
Frequently asked questions about Vetob Products
Frequently asked questions about Tobramycin
Q. Does Vetob Eye/Ear Drop have a steroid in it?
No, Vetob Eye/Ear Drop alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Vetob Eye/Ear Drop may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Vetob Eye/Ear Drop kill?
Vetob Eye/Ear Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Vetob Eye/Ear Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Vetob Eye/Ear Drop includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.
Q. How long should you use Vetob Eye/Ear Drop?
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How should Vetob Eye/Ear Drop be used?
You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
Q. Is Vetob Eye/Ear Drop effective?
Vetob Eye/Ear Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Q. Does Vetob Eye/Ear Drop have a steroid in it?
No, Vetob Eye/Ear Drop alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Vetob Eye/Ear Drop may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Vetob Eye/Ear Drop kill?
Vetob Eye/Ear Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Vetob Eye/Ear Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Vetob Eye/Ear Drop includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.
Q. How long should you use Vetob Eye/Ear Drop?
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How should Vetob Eye/Ear Drop be used?
You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
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