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Kitabis is a brand-name inhaled antibiotic medication used to treat respiratory bacterial infections, particularly in patients with cystic fibrosis. It contains tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that helps control lung infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This medication is delivered directly to the lungs via nebulization to maximize effectiveness at the site of infection.
Kitabis is an inhaled antibiotic used by cystic fibrosis patients to treat Pseudomonas lung infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1596026
- Generic
- Kitabis
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Kitabis is primarily indicated for the management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6 years and older. It is used as a suppressive therapy to control chronic infections rather than for acute flare-ups.
Kitabis contains tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. When inhaled, it reaches high concentrations directly in the airways, effectively killing or stopping the growth of Pseudomonas bacteria.
Kitabis is for inhalation use only via nebulizer. Patients should follow prescribed dosing schedules and complete the full course of treatment. Common side effects may include voice changes, sore throat, and cough. Patients with kidney concerns or hearing problems should discuss risks with their healthcare provider before use.
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