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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Tobi Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

TOBI (Tobramycin) Structural Formula Illustration

TOBI® (tobramycin) is indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis patients with P. aeruginosa.

Safety and efficacy have not been demonstrated in patients under the age of 6 years, patients with FEV1 < 25% or > 75% predicted, or patients colonized with Burkholderia cepacia (see Clinical Studies).

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Tobi Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using tobramycin and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:

  • 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 tobram...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Tobi Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat people with a certain inherited condition (cystic fibrosis) who have a persistent lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). People with cystic fibrosis produce thick, sticky mucus that can plug up the tubes, ducts and passageways in the lungs. This can result in serious breathing problems and infections in the lungs.

Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Tobramycin inhalation solution works by stopping the growth of a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that commonly infects the lungs of peop...

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What is Tobi Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Tobi - User Reviews

Tobi User Reviews

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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Tobi sorted by most helpful. Patient Discussions FAQs

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


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