GENERIC NAME: TOBRAMYCIN INHALATION SOLUTION - ORAL (toe-bruh-MY-sin)

BRAND NAME(S): Tobi

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This drug is used for lung infections (e.g., Pseudomonas) occurring with certain lung conditions (e.g., cystic fibrosis).

HOW TO USE: This drug is inhaled via a nebulizer, generally twice daily for 28 days, then 28 days off, then repeat the cycle. It is advised to inhale this product last if other inhalers are used at the same time of day. Follow all directions and learn proper use of this product (information is in the Patient Guide contained with the product), and the nebulizer (including cleaning). Consult your pharmacist. Do not mix this drug with dornase alfa in the nebulizer. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced 12 hour intervals throughout the day and night. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Continuing the drug beyond the prescribed period may result in increased side effects.

SIDE EFFECTS: Hoarseness of voice might occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor. Report promptly: wheezing, trouble breathing. Unlikely but report promptly: ringing in the ears, hearing trouble, dizziness or unsteadiness. Very unlikely but report promptly: a major change in urine amount, muscle weakness. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: allergies, hearing or balance (ear) problems, kidney problems, muscle diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease), asthma. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this drug. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.