Discussions tagged “pharmacy”

I've been prescribed Tobramycin 80mg/2ml Inj Mvd for a serious bacterial infection, and while it's been effective, the side effects have been nothing short of terrifying. My doctor warned me about the potential for severe reactions, but experiencing them firsthand is a whole different story. Has anyone else dealt with this medication and its crazy side effects? Any tips on managing them would be greatly appreciated. Also if these side effects don't go away I am going to need a change in medication PLEASE HELP!!!

I've noticed a lot of drugs that are given via IV come in sodium chloride 0.9% injection rather than plain water. Why is that? Is it just to keep the IV line open or are there other reasons? I've also heard about some side effects that seem pretty serious. Is this common? What do doctors do in those cases? I'd love to hear from anyone with medical insight or personal experience.