Bethkis and Fluocinolone Intraocular

• Generic Name: tobramycin
• Dosage Forms: respiratory solution
• Other Brand Names: Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, Tobi, TOBI Podhaler

Tobramycin inhalation is used to treat lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. It is breathed into the lungs through the mouth to treat infections caused by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria.

Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: fluocinolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iluvien, Retisert, Yutiq

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant is used in diabetic patients who have diabetic macular edema (DME). Macular edema is swelling in the back of the eye and may cause vision loss. Fluocinolone is used in patients who already have received steroid medicines and did not have an increase in intraocular pressure.

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant is also used to treat chronic non-infectious uveitis (redness, pain, or swelling of the eye that is not caused by infection) of the back part of the eye.

Fluocinolone is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.