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How does the tobramycin in Tobradex eye drops act against bacteria?

Name: How does the tobramycin in Tobradex eye drops act against bacteria?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:45:41.902Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Tobramycin in Tobradex eye drops is a rapidly bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits polypeptide assembly and synthesis on bacterial ribosomes, providing antibacterial protection against susceptible bacteria.

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Tobradex Eye DropsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 18Document updated 1 September 2022

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