PA Doesn’t Take Holidays

02/18/2012

That’s why it’s the leading cause of decreased lung function in people living with cystic fibrosis (CF).

(The following is a paid advertisement from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.)

As you start off the new year, remember to take TOBI along because it reaches the infected area of the lungs.

THE MANY BENEFITS OF TOBI

There are a lot of great reasons to take TOBI for Pa in the lungs in CF:

Whether you stay local or head out of town for the holidays, remember to take your TOBI. By sticking to your treatment schedule, you’ll be one step closer to managing Pa in your lungs.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about TOBI, call 1-877-999-TOBI (8624) or visit TOBItime.com.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

INDICATION
TOBI® (Tobramycin Inhalation Solution, USP) is a prescription inhaled medication for cystic fibrosis patients whose lungs contain bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. TOBI has not been studied in patients under 6 years of age, in those with a lung function outside of a certain range, or in those whose lungs contain bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia. Ask your doctor if TOBI is right for you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
If you are allergic to antibiotics in the same family as TOBI (ie, aminoglycosides), you should not take TOBI. Tell your doctor before starting treatment if you have any history of hearing, kidney, balance, or muscle problems.

Patients taking TOBI may have temporary side effects like coughing or difficulty breathing. Some people taking TOBI experienced ringing in the ears, hearing loss, or changes in voice (hoarseness). Ringing in the ears may be a warning sign for hearing loss. If you have ringing in the ears, changes in hearing, or dizziness, you should tell your doctor.

In studies, kidney damage was not seen in patients taking TOBI. However, antibiotics in the same family as TOBI have been linked to kidney damage.

If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding, talk with your doctor before taking TOBI.

Some drugs may interact with TOBI. Discuss all medications you are taking with your doctor.

Patients with cystic fibrosis can have many symptoms. Some of these may be related to your medications. You should tell your doctor if you have new or worsening symptoms.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

Please see Patient Product Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.