Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an antibiotic eye drop. Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills susceptible bacteria by blocking bacterial protein synthesis.
Side effects associated with the use of tobramycin eye drops are mostly limited to the area(s) of application. Reported side effects include:
- tearing,
- swelling of the eye, and
- itching, stinging, or burning of the eye.