Key facts about Tobi Podhaler
What is Tobi Podhaler?
Tobi Podhaler is the brand name for tobramycin and is available as an inhalation powder.
What dosages is Tobi Podhaler available in?
Tobi Podhaler is a capsule containing 28 mg of tobramycin inhalation powder.
What is Tobi Podhaler used for?
Tobi Podhaler is an aminoglycoside antibacterial approved for the management of cystic fibrosis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
How does Tobi Podhaler work?
Tobi Podhaler is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It kills bacteria by blocking their ability to make proteins that are necessary for their protective covering. By getting rid of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in the lungs, Tobi helps people with CF breathe better.
How do I take Tobi Podhaler?
The recommended dose of Tobi Podhaler is the inhalation of four 28 mg capsules twice-daily for 28 days.
Is it safe for me to take Tobi Podhaler?
Tobi Podhaler is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:
- Known hypersensitivity to any aminoglycoside
Tobi Podhaler Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Tobi Podhaler:
- Lung reactions, including cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, “rattling” lung sounds
- Hoarseness
- Mouth or throat pain
- Rash
- Altered taste
Tobi Podhaler Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Tobi Podhaler. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Hearing loss, dizziness, or ringing in the ears
- Muscle weakness
- Kidney injury: less urine, swollen feet or legs
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Tobi Podhaler
The following medications may interact with Tobi Podhaler:
- Other drugs with neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, or ototoxic
- Ethacrynic acid
- Furosemide
- Urea
- Intravenous mannitol
Who makes Tobi Podhaler?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Is Tobi Podhaler safe in pregnancy?
Aminoglycoside antibiotics like Tobi Podhaler can cause harm to your unborn baby if taken while pregnant. Although Tobi mostly stays in the lungs, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk to your provider about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
