Tobaresp 300mg Respules 1.0 Respules in 1 packet

All Details About Tobaresp 300mg Respules

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tobaresp 300mg Respules

Description:

Tobaresp 300mg Respules is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat infections of the lung (e.g., pneumonia). It is particularly effective in managing lung infections in people suffering from a disease known as cystic fibrosis.

Tobaresp 300mg Respules is only meant for inhalation using a nebulizer. The solution should not be injected or swallowed. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and resolve the underlying infection. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Ordinary side effets of this medicine include increased may cause cough, pharyngitis, change in taste, or voice change as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Regular rinsing of the mouth with warm saline water and the use of lozenges may help you to overcome the side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or if your condition does not improve.

Your doctor may advise you periodic blood counts and kidney function tests for monitoring. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medications you are taking, if any.

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Treatment and prevention of Lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis

Directions For Use:

Employ this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tobaresp

Lung disorder
Taste change

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tobaresp 300mg Respules does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tobaresp 300mg Respules during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tobaresp 300mg Respules during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

FAQs:

How do you give Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

Tobaresp 300mg Respules is given via a nebulizer for inhalation purpose. Your healthcare provider will teach you the method of taking it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Employ 2 single containers per day for 28 days. Inhale the contents of 1 container in the morning and one in the evening. After taking it for 28 days, stop for 28 days and then again take the medicine for 28 days. Keep this 28 days on and 28 days off cycle. Try to keep the 2 doses 12 hours apart. Do not take your dose less than 6 hours apart.

Should Tobaresp 300mg Respules be refrigerated?

Affirmative, Tobaresp 300mg Respules inhalation solution should be refrigerated at 2- 8°C/36-46°F. Upon removal from refrigeration or if refrigerator is unavailable, the solution pouches (opened/unopened) should be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) for up to 28 days. It should not be exposed to intense light. Not storing it in the refrigerator may darken the medicine. However, color change does not indicate change in quality.

Is Tobaresp 300mg Respules bad for kidneys?

Affirmative, Tobaresp 300mg Respules belongs to aminoglycoside class of antibiotic medicine, which may affect the kidney function. However, there is no firm evidence to suggest so. If your kidney function is already impaired, then you should be careful while using Tobaresp 300mg Respules. Your doctor will get your kidney function tested before starting Tobaresp 300mg Respules and at regular intervals during treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience decreased urination, unusual tiredness or weakness or swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.

What is antibiotic resistance? Does this occur with Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

Sometimes the bacteria gets modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance can occur with Tobaresp 300mg Respules if it is used inappropriately, for example if you do not adhere to the dose and duration of therapy. It may also occur if you use it for viral and fungal infections instead of bacterial infections. Therefore, it is important that you continue taking Tobaresp 300mg Respules for the duration advised by your doctor even if you start feeling better.

Can I take other inhaler medicines along with Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

Affirmative, you can take other inhaler medicines along with Tobaresp 300mg Respules but not simultaneously. If you are receiving several respiratory therapies, it is recommended that you adhere to the following order: bronchodilator, respiratory physiotherapy, other inhaled medicinal products and finally Tobaresp 300mg Respules. You should not mix other inhalation medicinal products with Tobaresp 300mg Respules. You should consult your doctor who will let you know when to take which medicine.

Is Tobaresp 300mg Respules effective?

Tobaresp 300mg Respules is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tobaresp 300mg Respules too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I don't get better after using Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop using Tobaresp 300mg Respules when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Tobaresp 300mg Respules without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Does Tobaresp 300mg Respules have a steroid in it?

No, Tobaresp 300mg Respules alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobaresp 300mg Respules may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.

What bacteria does Tobaresp 300mg Respules kill?

Tobaresp 300mg Respules is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobaresp 300mg Respules must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobaresp 300mg Respules includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.

How long should you use Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

How should Tobaresp 300mg Respules be used?

You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.

Does Tobaresp 300mg Respules have a steroid in it?

What bacteria does Tobaresp 300mg Respules kill?

How long should you use Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

How should Tobaresp 300mg Respules be used?

Is Tobaresp 300mg Respules effective?

What if I don't get better after using Tobaresp 300mg Respules?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop using Tobaresp 300mg Respules when I feel better?

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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