bactob 80mg injection - Tobramycin (80mg/2ml) medicine

bactob 80mg injection

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๐Ÿญ Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is bactob 80mg injection used for?

Alitop 80 Injection (Tobramycin) is used to treat OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS. It contains Tobramycin (80mg/2ml), which Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis and causing bacteri. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Tobramycin
  • Manufacturer: Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant plants outside the USA.

๐Ÿ’Š bactob 80mg injection Uses & Benefits

Serious Gram-negative bacterial infections (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa); septicemia; complicated urinary tract infections; respiratory infections; intra-abdominal infections; ophthalmic infections (topical).

Off-label uses: Topical for ophthalmic infections; inhalation for cystic fibrosis (off-label in some regions).

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Tobramycin
Brand NameAlitop 80 Injection
ManufacturerSolitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action ClassAminoglycosides
Route of AdministrationIntravenous or intramuscular injection
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC; protect from freezing; use within 24 hours after opening.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after intramuscular injection; peak serum concentrations achieved within 30-60 minutes.
DistributionDistributes primarily into extracellular fluid; low penetration into cerebrospinal fluid; crosses placenta.
Protein Binding<30%
MetabolismMinimal hepatic metabolism; primarily excreted unchanged.
Half-Life2-3 hours (prolonged in renal impairment)
ExcretionRenal excretion via glomerular filtration; >90% excreted unchanged in urine.
Bioavailability100% (intravenous/intramuscular)
Onset of ActionRapid (within 30-60 minutes)
Peak Plasma Time30-90 minutes after intramuscular injection
Duration of Action6-8 hours

How It Works

Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis and causing bacterial cell death.

Mechanism Steps

1Diffusion through porin channels in bacterial outer membrane
2Binding to 30S ribosomal subunit
3Inhibition of protein synthesis by misreading mRNA

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take bactob 80mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of bactob 80mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nephrotoxicity (increased creatinine)
  • Ototoxicity (hearing loss, tinnitus)
  • Vestibular toxicity (dizziness, vertigo)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Injection site pain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Acute renal failure
  • Irreversible hearing loss
  • Neuromuscular blockade
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Hypomagnesemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Neuromuscular blocking agents Major Enhanced neuromuscular blockade, respiratory depression
Other aminoglycosides Major Increased nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Vancomycin Major Increased nephrotoxicity
Amphotericin B Major Increased nephrotoxicity
Cisplatin Major Increased nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Cyclosporine Major Increased nephrotoxicity
Loop diuretics Major Increased ototoxicity
Methoxyflurane Major Increased nephrotoxicity
Penicillins Moderate Synergistic antibacterial effect
Cephalosporins Moderate Possible additive nephrotoxicity
NSAIDs Moderate Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
ACE inhibitors Moderate Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
Antiemetics Minor Possible masking of ototoxicity
Antihistamines Minor Possible masking of ototoxicity

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Neuromuscular blocking agents
  • Other aminoglycosides
  • Vancomycin
  • Amphotericin B
  • Cisplatin
  • Cyclosporine
  • Loop diuretics
  • Methoxyflurane

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Penicillins (synergistic)
  • Cephalosporins
  • NSAIDs
  • ACE inhibitors

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antiemetics
  • Antihistamines

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No direct interaction; avoid excessive alcohol due to potential nephrotoxicity.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to tobramycin or other aminoglycosides; myasthenia gravis; pre-existing severe renal impairment.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Serum drug levels (peak and trough), renal function (serum creatinine, BUN), audiometry, vestibular function.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, monitor infant for diarrhea or candidiasis.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination; monitor renal function and hearing.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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