Tobramycin (Inhalation)

Tobramycin (By Breathing)

Tobramycin (toe-bra-MYE-sin)

Helps treat Pseudomonas infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. Belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Brand Name(s):

Tobi
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as streptomycin, amikacin, kanamycin, neomycin, netilmicin, or gentamicin.

How to Use This Medicine:

Spray

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often. You may be told to use the medicine 2 times a day for 28 days, then stop using the medicine for 28 days, and then repeat the cycle.
  
• If you use 2 treatments daily, try to space them 12 hours apart and not less than 6 hours apart.
  
• You should receive another information sheet that will tell you how to use the medicine and take care of the equipment needed to give the medicine.
  
• The medicine is a clear yellow liquid that comes in a plastic vial called an ampule. You may be told to use one ampule of medicine for each treatment. Check the medicine before your treatment. If the liquid is cloudy or if you see specks, you should not use the medicine.
  
• An air compressor is used with a nebulizer to turn the medicine into a fine spray. You will breathe the spray in through your mouth and to your lungs.
  
• You will need to use the nebulizer for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the medicine in the nebulizer cup is gone. You may hear a sputtering sound when the cup is empty.
  
• Clean all the parts of the nebulizer after each use.
  
• You may want to rinse your mouth or suck on hard candy if the medicine leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
  
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
  

If a dose is missed:

• Use the medicine as soon as possible. Then wait at least 6 hours before using your next dose.
  
• You should not use two doses at the same time.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store the medicine in the refrigerator. You should not use the medicine after the expiration date on the ampule has passed.