Key facts about Tobramycin Inhalation Powder
What dosages is Tobramycin Inhalation Powder available in?
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder is a capsule containing 28 mg of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder.
What is Tobramycin Inhalation Powder used for?
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder 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 Tobramycin Inhalation Powder work?
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder 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 Tobramycin Inhalation Powder?
The recommended dose of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder is the inhalation of four 28 mg capsules twice-daily for 28 days.
Is it safe for me to take Tobramycin Inhalation Powder?
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder 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
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder:
- Lung reactions, including cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, “rattling” lung sounds
- Hoarseness
- Mouth or throat pain
- Rash
- Altered taste
Tobramycin Inhalation Powder Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Tobramycin Inhalation Powder. 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 Tobramycin Inhalation Powder
The following medications may interact with Tobramycin Inhalation Powder:
- Other drugs with neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, or ototoxic
- Ethacrynic acid
- Furosemide
- Urea
- Intravenous mannitol
Who makes Tobramycin Inhalation Powder?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Tobramycin Inhalation Powder safe in pregnancy?
Aminoglycoside antibiotics like Tobramycin Inhalation Powder 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.
