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Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TOBRAMYCIN-80MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It reduces the infection by inhibiting bacterial growth. It irreversibly binds to a site on the bacterial ribosomes (ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis), inhibiting protein formation. Proteins are essential for bacterial growth. So, if bacteria cannot make proteins, it will eventually die.

FAQs

Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml is mostly used for the treatment of eye infections. It is not recommended for the treatment of ear infections. However, it should be used for any indication only when prescribed by a doctor.

Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml may improve within 2 to 3 days of administration. However, recovery depends on different factors such as age, the severity of the infection, and comorbidities.

It is recommended to use Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml in children only with a doctor's advice.

Do not take any medications without consulting a doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.

Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml injection can cause hearing loss, especially in elderly people. It may be permanent sometimes. So, contact your doctor immediately if you have vertigo, dizziness, or tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml contains tobramycin which is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacteria's growth. It binds to the proteins in the bacteria, disrupting the cell functions, and eventually leading to bacterial death.

Before using Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml, you must inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Tocin 80 mg Injection 2 ml or any antibiotics or if you are taking any other medicines.