What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Have been told you have an increased likelihood of hearing problems
-Kidney disease
-Myasthenia gravis
-Parkinson disease
-Personal or family history of hearing loss or problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to tobramycin, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Cidofovir
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
-Cisplatin
-Cyclosporine
-Diuretics
-Estrogen or progestin hormones
-Medications that relax muscles
-NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
-Other medications for infection, such as acyclovir, adefovir, amphotericin B, bacitracin, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, pentamidine, vancomycin
-Pamidronate
-Zoledronic acid
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Your hearing may be tested before and during the use of this medication.
Tell your care team right away if you have any change in your hearing.
You should make sure you get enough vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the food you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.