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?
Do not use tobramycin without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to an aminoglycoside antibiotic such as tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi), gentamicin (Garamycin, others), amikacin (Amikin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, paromomycin, or neomycin.
Talk to your doctor before using tobramycin if you have
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.
Tobramycin is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that it is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tobramycin is known to cause deafness in the baby when taken during pregnancy. Do not use tobramycin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether tobramycin passes into breast milk. Do not use tobramycin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.