tobramycin

IPA: tˈoʊbræmˈaɪsɪn

(pharmacology) A colorless water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic C₁₈H₃₇N₅O₉, isolated from a soil bacterium Streptoalloteichus tenebrarius and used especially against Gram-negative bacteria. When used in combination with loteprednol to treat inflammatory conditions of the eye, tobramycin is marketed under the trademark Zylet.

Examples of "tobramycin" in Sentences

The doctor prescribed tobramycin eye drops to treat my bacterial eye infection
Tobramycin is often used in combination with other antibiotics to treat serious infections
It is important to follow the exact dosing instructions when taking tobramycin to prevent antibiotic resistance
Tobramycin is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections
Some people may experience side effects such as dizziness or nausea when taking tobramycin