Tobi Podhaler (Tobramycin)

Prescription Required
Brand
Dose Size & Price Qty
28mg
  • Description
  • Reviews (0)
  • Related Products
  • Related Conditions

Fact Table

Fact Table
Formula C18H37N5O9
License US DailyMed
Bioavailability Unknown
Legal status Prescription Drugs
Chemical Name Tobramycin
Elimination half-life 2 - 3 hours
Dosage (Strength) 28mg, 300mg/5ml, 40mg/30ml, 40mg/2ml, 10mg/2ml, Sol 0.3% 5ml
Pregnancy Consult Doctor
Brands Tobi
Protein binding Not bound
PubChem CID 36294
MedlinePlus a682660
ChEBI 28864
ATC code J01GB01
DrugBank DB00684
KEGG D00063
Routes of administration Intravenous, intramuscular, inhalation, ophthalmic, Capsules

Tobi is a cystic fibrosis lung infection treatment medication available by prescription, and it is administered as an inhalation. Tobramycin is part of the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics, and it is used when people with cystic fibrosis develop a pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and experience thick, stick mucus in their lung passageways. Using the Tobi Podhaler will result in the bacteria being unable to multiply and this weakening of the infection allows the immune system to gain the upper hand on it. Buy Tobi inhaled solution from Canada and Canpharm and get the best price on it.

What is a Pseudomonas Infection?

The pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria are found in soil and water and can be spread to people through contaminated surfaces, hands, or equipment. For some people this will result in a very mild infection, but others will get a more serious infection and for people with cystic fibrosis the infection can be life threatening. The risk of these infections is higher for people who have a wound from surgery, are undergoing burn treatment, using a breathing machine or catheter, or have diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or immune system disorders like HIV.

Directions

Standard dosage guidelines for Tobramycin inhalation solutions are to take inhalations 2x daily at 13-hour intervals with each dose containing 4 28mg capsules

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Tobi is Tobramycin

Cautions

Let your doctor know of any history of kidney or liver disease, hearing difficulties, Parkinson's disease, or myasthenia gravis before starting on Tobi medicine and using the Tobi Podhaler

This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines less effective, and it may be best to delay receiving any vaccines until you have finished using this antibiotic medication

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use this medication if a doctor approves it

Be aware of medication expiry date

Interactions

Negative drug interactions may occur between Tobi and other Rx medications, including aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, alendronate, etidronate, cisplatin, carboplatin, cyclosporine, foscarnet, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, mannitol, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, tacrolimus, and vancomycin

Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and proceeding to buy Tobi inhaled solution online

Side Effects

Tobi side effects may occur, and some users may experience hoarseness, cough, dry mouth, speaking difficulties, taste changes, or changes to their voice. If side effects are experienced, you may want to stop use and meet with a doctor again to CF lung infection treatment medication alternatives.


Frequently Asked Questions about Tobramycin


Is Tobramycin a strong antibiotic?

It is a strong antibiotic, and that strength is required in order for the medication to be able to knock out pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria as they are an especially hardy strain that will be able to maintain strength if a weaker antibiotic drug is used for treatment.


How fast does Tobramycin work?

Users can expect to see reduced pseudomonas aeruginosa infection symptoms with less heavy mucus congestion within 10 days to 2 weeks of starting to use the inhaler.


Should Tobramycin be refrigerated?

Yes, you should store the capsules in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius and keep them out of light and reach of children.


What is the Tobramycin inhalation schedule?

Users of this medication will take 2 inhalations a day for 28 days, and then this is followed by a matching 28-day (4 week) period where they do not take the medication and gauge the effectiveness of it and whether or not the pseudomonas aeruginosa infection has cleared. If not, a new 28-day treatment schedule can begin with the same 4-week on / 4-week off guideline.


No Reviews