Okatop
Okatop Products are primarily used for
Bacterial eye infections
About Okatop Products
Uses of Okatop Products
Tobramycin is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
Okatop Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Okatop are Ototoxicity, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Confusion, Disorientation, Lethargy, Exfoliative dermatitis, Itching, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood, Renal abnormalities, Fever, Voice change, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Granulocytopenia, Low blood platelets, Discoloration of sputum, Respiratory tract infection, Muscle pain, Nasal polyps, Otitis media (infection of ear), Eye toxicity, Hypersensitivity, Blurred vision, Stinging in the eyes, Allergic reaction.
How Okatop Products work
Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Patient Concerns about Okatop Products
Frequently asked questions about Okatop Products
Frequently asked questions about Tobramycin
Q. Is Okatop Injection safe?
exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. How is Okatop Injection administered?
Okatop Injection should be administered into a vein (intravenously) under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Okatop Injection.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Okatop Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Okatop Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Okatop Injection?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Is Okatop Injection effective?
Okatop Injection 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 Okatop Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Okatop Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.
Q. Does Okatop Injection have a steroid in it?
No, Okatop Injection 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. Okatop Injection may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Okatop Injection kill?
Okatop Injection is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Okatop Injection must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Okatop Injection 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.
Q. How long should you use Okatop Injection?
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.
Q. How should Okatop Injection 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.