Tobramycin

( Tobrex )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 27, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Tobramycin

Common Brands:

Tobrex, AK-Tob

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Aminoglycoside antibiotics

Forms:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) and eye ointment

Administration:

Topical application to the affected eye(s)

Therapeutic Uses:

Bacterial infections of the eye and eyelid

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Tobramycin Drug Class

Tobramycin (toe-bra-mye-sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Tobramycin Age Range

Tobramycin ophthalmic solution and eye ointment is approved for use in adults and children 2 months of age and older.