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Medicines tobramycin sulfateQuestion & answer

tobramycin sulfate · Medicine question

How does tobramycin sulfate kill bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Tobramycin sulfate kills bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacterial cells, as demonstrated in vitro.

Sources for this answer

Tobramycin 40mg/ml InjectionFlynn Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 17 June 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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