Tobramycin and Torsemide interaction

Tobramycin and Torsemide: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Torsemide label · effective 2026-07-21

Major

Avoid concomitant use of torsemide and aminoglycoside antibiotics, if possible.

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Moderate

Ototoxic Drugs Loop diuretics increase the ototoxic potential of other ototoxic drugs, including aminoglycoside antibiotics and ethacrynic acid.

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Minor

Worsening of renal function can also occur with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides, cisplatin, and NSAIDs).

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From the Tobramycin (TOBI Podhaler) label · effective 2026-04-15

Moderate

Some diuretics can enhance aminoglycoside toxicity by altering antibiotic concentrations in serum and tissue.

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