Nebcin - Tobramycin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Nebcin.
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What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause nausea, vomiting or weakness as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
• This medication can cause hearing loss or kidney damage especially if used in high doses or for prolonged periods of time.
• It is important the proper dose be used.
• Your doctor will order certain blood and laboratory tests to monitor the effectiveness of this medication.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be given intravenously diluted in fluid and given slowly over 20 to 30 minutes into a vein or injected into a large muscle such as a buttock or hip.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as prescribed.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the blood, abdomen or bones.
• This medication must be given by injection since it is poorly absorbed if taken by mouth.

Read Before Using Nebcin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Warning

• This drug has caused kidney problems, nerve damage or permanent hearing loss, even at usual doses.
• Hearing loss can occur even after the drug is stopped.
• If you already have kidney problems or hearing difficulty, tell your doctor.
• Notify your doctor immediately if any of the following occur.

Nebcin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.

Nebcin Storage Instructions

• This medication must be stored properly.
• Review storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Intravenous bags are to be stored in the refrigerator.
• Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using.
• Check expiration date before using.
• Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight.