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Why Tobramycin Is So Expensive?
My question is: I have recently been diagnosed with pseudomonas bacteria in lungs from bronchiectasis. I have been prescribed Cipro orally. I also have been encouraged to try tobramycin in a nebulizer for 28 days and then off one month. Then return to tobramycin again. I understand this drug will cost $8000.00 and my question is why so expensive.
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Some medicines are so expensive as the cost of their manufacture is very high.
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside and is manufactured through genetically grown and modified bacteria named Streptomyces Tenebrarius. The growth of these bacteria in the process of manufacture of this product costs a lot. The drug product (Tobramycin) thus manufactured is effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
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I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
Some medicines are so expensive as the cost of their manufacture is very high.
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside and is manufactured through genetically grown and modified bacteria named Streptomyces Tenebrarius. The growth of these bacteria in the process of manufacture of this product costs a lot. The drug product (Tobramycin) thus manufactured is effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199
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