MEDICATION TYPE
Antibiotic
INDICATIONS
Nebulised anti-pseudomonal treatment. Chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in CF.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Ethacrynic acid
Enhanced aminoglycoside toxicity.
Frusemide
Enhanced aminoglycoside toxicity.
Mannitol
Enhanced aminoglycoside toxicity.
NOTES
28-day on/off cycles; pre-treat with bronchodilator.
MEDICAL WARNING
Tobramycin (inhaled) should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Always verify against current BNF and your local CF protocol before prescribing.