Bethkis (inhalation)
Generic name:tobramycin (inhalation) [ toe-bra-MY-sin ]
Brand names: Bethkis, Kitabis Pak, Tobi, Tobi Podhaler
Drug classes:Aminoglycosides, Inhaled anti-infectives
What is Bethkis?
Bethkis is an antibiotic that is inhaled into the lungs using a nebulizer. This medicine inhalation is used to treat lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Bethkis is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
Bethkis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Bethkis if you are allergic to Bethkis or similar antibiotics (amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
hearing problems;
breathing problems (cough, wheezing, chest tightness);
dizzy spells;
a neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis or Parkinson's disease; or
kidney disease.
It is not known whether Bethkis will harm an unborn baby. However, a medicine similar to this medicine caused irreversible hearing damage in babies whose mothers took that medicine during pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Having cystic fibrosis during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth. The benefit of treating cystic fibrosis may outweigh any risks to the baby.
If you breastfeed while using Bethkis, watch the baby for signs of diarrhea, blood in the stools, or a fungal diaper rash with white patches on the skin.
Bethkis is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
How should I use Bethkis?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Bethkis is inhaled into the lungs with the use of a nebulizer or an inhaler device. Do not swallow the medicine by mouth....
