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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection. This medicine is not practical for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and a stinging sensation.

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Composition :

TOBRAMYCIN-0.3%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML treats bacterial eye infections.

Use OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.

Uses of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML are as follows:<br/>• Bacterial eye infections: OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/>• Corneal Ulcers: OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.<br/>• Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal: OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is used to prevent infection in case of eye injury or after removal of foreign body from the eye.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
  • Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.

Medicinal Benefits

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML effectively treats bacterial eye infections.

How OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML Works

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML treats bacterial eye infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Obra Eye Drops 5ml
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML

Overdose of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML may cause black, tarry stools, chest pain or tightness, continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears, feeling of fullness in the ears. If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Do not use if you are allergic to tobramycin, another aminoglycoside antibiotic, or any of the components of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of cidofovir with Obra Eye Drops 5ml can cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Using pancuronium with Obra Eye Drops 5ml can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pancuronium and Obra Eye Drops 5ml together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Using Vecuronium with Obra Eye Drops 5ml can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Vecuronium can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Taking deferasirox with Obra Eye Drops 5ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Combining Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Foscarnet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Obra Eye Drops 5ml and foscarnet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, swelling, sudden weight gain or weight loss, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, seizures, pounding heart beats, dizziness or chest pain contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Obra Eye Drops 5ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Takin human immunoglobulin with Obra Eye Drops 5ml may raise the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Human immunoglobulin and Obra Eye Drops 5ml together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Taking Furosemide with Obra Eye Drops 5ml can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Obra Eye Drops 5ml and Furosemide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of Obra Eye Drops 5ml with Colistin can increase the blood levels and risk of Colistin side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Colistin and Obra Eye Drops 5ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Obra Eye Drops 5ml:
Taking tacrolimus with Obra Eye Drops 5ml may increase risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Obra Eye Drops 5ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Get at least eight hours of sleep each night to naturally refresh your eyes.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you had eye surgery, wash your eyes after two weeks.
  • Take care of your health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
  • If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
  • Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods. For every 20 minutes, take a break.
  • Blink frequently to aid in transmitting hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML may cause temporary blurred vision. Wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Limited information about the use of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML in patients suffering from liver impairment is available. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children below 1 year as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Have a query?

FAQs

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML treats bacterial eye infections.

If you mistakenly put too many eye drops in your eye(s), rinse them promptly with lukewarm water.

Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML abruptly, your symptoms may return.

Use OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML only for the duration recommended by your doctor. Do not use it for more than the recommended duration. Inform your doctor if the eye infection does not improve after three days of using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML.

Do not wear contact lenses while using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. Remove contact lenses before using the OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Consult the doctor if you don't get better after using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML.

The common side-effects of OBRA EYE DROPS 5ML are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

E-6, Talkatora Industrial Estate, Lucknow- 226011.
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