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Tobi, |tobramycin inhalation

tobramycin

Generic Name: tobramycin (inhalation) (toe bra MY sin)
Brand Names: Tobi

What is tobramycin?

Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Tobramycin inhalation is inhaled into the lungs using a nebulizer. Tobramycin inhalation is used to treat lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Tobramycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What is the most important information I should know about tobramycin?

Notify your doctor immediately if you develop ringing in the ears, dizziness, or changes in hearing during treatment with tobramycin.

To reduce the risk of illness, infection, or injury from contamination, you must thoroughly clean all parts of the nebulizer as directed after each treatment.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tobramycin?

Talk to your doctor before using tobramycin if you have

• hearing problems;

• a neuromuscular disease such as myasthenia gravis or Parkinson"s disease; or

• kidney disease.

You may not be able to use tobramycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I use tobramycin?

Use tobramycin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Tobramycin is inhaled into the lungs with the use of a nebulizer. Do not swallow the solution by mouth.

Wash your hands with soap and water before preparing each treatment.

To use tobramycin inhalation:

• Set up the nebulizer as directed.

• Open one ampule of tobramycin solution for inhalation and squeeze the contents of the ampule into the nebulizer cup. Replace the nebulizer top.

• Turn on the compressor. Check for a steady mist from the mouthpiece. If there is no mist, check all tubing connections and make sure the compressor is working.

• Sit or stand in a position that will allow you to breathe normally. Place the mouthpiece of the nebulizer between your teeth and above your tongue and breathe normally only through your mouth. A noseclip may help you to breathe only through your mouth during a treatment. Continue breathing through the mouthpiece until all of the medicine is gone and no more mist is being produced. You may hear a sputtering sound when the nebulizer cup is empty. The entire treatment should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

• If you are interrupted or need to cough or rest during a treatment, turn the compressor off to save the medication. Turn the compressor back on when you are ready to resume treatment.

To reduce the risk of illness, infection, or injury from contamination, you must thoroughly clean all parts of the nebulizer as directed after each treatment.

If you are using several respiratory medications, the recommended order is bronchodilator first, followed by chest physiotherapy, then other inhaled medications, followed by tobramycin.

Do not use tobramycin in bigger doses or more often than prescribed.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is less than six hours until the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a tobramycin overdose may include dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of hearing, difficulty or decreased breathing, and weakness.

What should I avoid while using tobramycin?

Tobramycin side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• ringing in the ears or changes in hearing;

• dizziness;

• new or worsening respiratory problems or difficulty breathing;

• muscle weakness; or

• a rash.

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue using tobramycin and talk to your doctor:

• changes in voice; or

• unpleasant taste or odor of the medication.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect tobramycin?

Before using tobramycin, tell your doctor if you are taking:

• furosemide (Lasix);

• ethacryinc acid (Edecrin); or

• mannitol (Osmitrol).

You may not be able to use tobramycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with tobramycin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about tobramycin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Tobramycin is available with a prescription under the brand name TOBI as an inhalation solution. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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