Esomeprazole Sodium and TobraDex Eye Drops

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

Short-term treatment of symptomatic GERD (e.g., heartburn) in patients without erosive esophagitis.

Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis (diagnostically confirmed) in patients with GERD. Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to acid-mediated GERD in infants.

Maintain healing, symptom resolution, and decrease recurrence of erosive esophagitis.

IV as short-term alternative to oral therapy in patients with erosive esophagitis who are unable to take the drug orally; safety and efficacy not established beyond 10 days.

Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active duodenal ulcer or history of duodenal ulcer in the past 5 years). Used in conjunction with amoxicillin and clarithromycin (triple therapy).

Reduction in the occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with chronic NSAIA therapy in patients at risk (i.e., ≥60 years of age and/or history of gastric ulcer). Effect on occurrence of duodenal ulcers not established.

Some evidence for use of proton-pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole) for gastric acid suppressive therapy as an adjunct in the management of upper GI Crohn’s disease, including esophageal, gastroduodenal, and jejunoileal disease.

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

Tobradex contains a combination of tobramycin and dexamethasone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.

Dexamethasone is a steroid. Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye.

Tobradex is used to treat bacterial infections or inflammation of the eyes. It is available as an ointment and a liquid suspension.

Tobradex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.