Dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic and Orfadin

• Generic Name: dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tobradex, Tobradex ST, Tobradex ST

Dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

dexamethasone and tobramycin is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

Orfadin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.