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inhaled tobramycin

Seattle Children's Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that binds to bacterial ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis, killing susceptible bacteria in the lungs.

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that binds to bacterial ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis, killing susceptible bacteria in the lungs. Used for Cystic fibrosis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection, Chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa airway colonization in cystic fibrosis patients.

At a glance

Generic nameinhaled tobramycin
SponsorSeattle Children's Hospital
Drug classAminoglycoside antibiotic
TargetBacterial 30S ribosomal subunit
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Pulmonology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Inhaled tobramycin delivers the antibiotic directly to the respiratory tract at high local concentrations. It irreversibly binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit of gram-negative bacteria, preventing accurate translation of mRNA and causing bacterial cell death. This direct lung delivery minimizes systemic exposure while achieving therapeutic concentrations in airway secretions.

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