What is Fluorometholone for:
This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for the swelling caused by infections, injury, surgery or other conditions.
How does Fluorometholone work:
Fluorometholone stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
How should Fluorometholone be used:
Adult: Ophthalmic- As 0.1% ointment: Apply half an inch ribbon 1-3 timesday. As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 2-4 timesday. May increase dose to 4 hourly in severe cases during the initial 24-48 hour.
It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Common side effects of Fluorometholone :
Bad taste in your mouth. More eye pressure. A wound that does not heal.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Fluorometholone :
If you have an allergy to fluorometholone or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have herpes, viral, or yeast infections of the eye.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Feeling very tired, weak, or touchy; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this drug. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Fluorometholone with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Fluorometholone :
Store at or below 25°C.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Eye Corticosteroids
What is Tobramycin for:
This medication is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for the management of cystic fibrosis. It eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of infections.
How does Tobramycin work:
Tobramycin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
How should Tobramycin be used:
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider either into the vein or into a large muscle. IVIM- The recommended dosage for both adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older is 1 single-use ampule (300 mg) administered two times per day for 28 days.
Common side effects of Tobramycin :
Bad taste in your mouth. This most often goes back to normal. Cough.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Tobramycin :
If you have an allergy to tobramycin or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Big change in balance. Change in hearing. Feeling very tired or weak. Very nervous and excitable. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea), even after drug is stopped. Not able to pass urine. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Tobramycin with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Tobramycin :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Aminoglycosides, Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics
