Generic name:tobramycin (inhalation route) [ toe-bra-MYE-sin ]
Drug classes:Aminoglycosides, Inhaled anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 24, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Bethkis
- Kitabis Pak
- Tobi
- Tobi Podhaler
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Capsule
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside
Uses for Tobi
Tobramycin inhalation is used to treat lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. It is breathed into the lungs through the mouth to treat infections caused by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria.
Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Tobi
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tobramycin inhalation in children younger than 6 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Bethkis® have not been performed in the geriatric population.
Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Tobi® or Tobi® Podhaler™ have no...
