Tobramycin in Sodium Chloride Injection and Vancocin
Determining the interaction of Tobramycin in Sodium Chloride Injection and Vancocin and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Tobramycin can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, and kidney problems, and combining it with vancomycin may increase the risks. Patients who may be particularly susceptible include the elderly and those who are dehydrated or have preexisting kidney disease. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: When administered concomitantly, glycopeptide antibiotics and parenteral aminoglycosides or oral neomycin may have additive nephrotoxic or neurotoxic effects.
MANAGEMENT: If these drugs must be used together, renal function and serum drug concentrations should be monitored.
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Generic Name: tobramycin
Brand name: Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, Tobi, TOBI Podhaler
Synonyms: Tobramycin (inhalation), Tobramycin (Oral Inhalation)
Generic Name: vancomycin
Brand name: Vancocin, FIRST-Vancomycin, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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