Tobramycin has 16 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 6 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 3 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Cidofovir, Cidofovir Anhydrous, Ethacrynic Acid. Patients taking Tobramycin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 16
- Contraindicated
- 6
- Major
- 3
- Moderate
- 1
Contraindicated (6)
- Tobramycin + Cidofovir— Nephrotoxic agents Concomitant administration of cidofovir injection and agents with nephrotoxic potential [e.g., intrav…
- Tobramycin + Cidofovir Anhydrous— Nephrotoxic Agents Concomitant administration of cidofovir injection and agents with nephrotoxic potential [e.g., intrav…
- Tobramycin + Ethacrynic Acid— Concomitant administration not recommended due to possible enhancement of aminoglycoside toxicity by altering serum and …
- Tobramycin + Furosemide— Concomitant administration not recommended due to possible enhancement of aminoglycoside toxicity by altering serum and …
- Tobramycin + Mannitol— Intravenous mannitol not recommended due to possible enhancement of aminoglycoside toxicity by altering serum and tissue…
- Tobramycin + Urea— Concomitant administration not recommended due to possible enhancement of aminoglycoside toxicity by altering serum and …
Major (3)
- Tobramycin + Gentamicin Sulfate— Concurrent and/or sequential use should be avoided due to potential neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
- Tobramycin + Piperacillin And Tazobactam— Piperacillin may inactivate tobramycin by converting it to microbiologically inert amides. In hemodialysis patients, tob…
- Tobramycin + Tobramycin Sulfate— 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drugs with Nephrotoxic or Ototoxic Potential Avoid concurrent and/or sequential use of Tobramyci…
Moderate (1)
- Tobramycin + Cyclosporine— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.