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KITABIS PAK (tobramycin)

Trial Activity: Declining
Respiratory Approved 2014-12-02

Kitabis Pak is a co-packaged product containing tobramycin inhalation solution and a PARI LC PLUS Reusable Nebulizer. It is indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis in adults and pediatric patients (6 years and older) with *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*. Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients with FEV1 <25% or >75% predicted, or in those colonized with *Burkholderia cepacia*.

Source: FDA Label • PULMOFLOW INC • Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

How KITABIS PAK Works

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibacterial that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding irreversibly to the 30S ribosomal subunit. This action causes mRNA misreading and disrupts bacterial cell membrane integrity, leading to the death of susceptible *P. aeruginosa*.

Development Insights

Novartis conducting 2 trials (13%)
19 indications explored (Broad Platform)
cystic fibrosis (3 trials)
fractures, open (2 trials)
pseudomonas infections (2 trials)
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
11
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2014-12-02
Routes
INHALATION
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: TOBRAMYCIN

KITABIS PAK Approval History

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2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
5 FDA actions from 2014 to 2023
Apr 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Feb 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Dec 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What KITABIS PAK Treats

1 indications

KITABIS PAK is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2014. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Cystic Fibrosis
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

15 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT02918409 results posted SAAVED15A0 Ph 4 completed IV Colistin for Pulmonary Exacerbations: Improving Safety and Efficacy
NCT04872400 APOW results posted 20-2957 5672 Ph 4 completed Acute Application of Antibiotic Powder in Open Fracture Wounds
NCT05429671 MAUS21D.1213 Ph 3 completed Antibiotic Loaded Cement After TKA
NCT03705962 results posted 18088 Ph 3 terminated Locally Applied Antibiotics for Infection Prophylaxis in Treatment of Open Fractures
NCT02873806 GCF-039 Ph 4 completed Two Trabecular Micro-bypass Stents & Postoperative Travoprost to Treat Glaucoma Subjects on Two Hypotensive Agents
NCT03673956 results posted 18-006599 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Topical Antibiotics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
NCT03904836 ESRD 2019-1619 Ph 1 completed Tobramycin Administered at the Beginning of Dialysis
NCT01111383 CT03Ext CMA-0631-PR-0010 Extension Ph 3 completed A Single Arm 48-Week Follow-on Safety Study to a Core Study Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Tobrineb®/Actitob®/Bramitob® Versus TOBI®
NCT02207426 TobrAir - CT0040 2013-005288-19 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacoscintigraphic Comparison of TobrAir® 6.0 With TOBI® and TOBI® Podhaler™
NCT00634192 CTBM100DDE01 Ph 3 completed Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of an 8 -Week Treatment With Inhaled Tobramycin
NCT02269969 183-2014 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Once Daily Aminoglycoside Pharmacokinetics and Optimal Dosing in the Burn Population: A Prospective Study
NCT00705159 results posted 550 Ph 4 completed Safety and Efficacy of Zylet vs Lotemax, Tobramycin and Vehicle in Pediatric Blepharoconjunctivitis
NCT02035488 Tobra-02 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Pharmacokinetic Evaluation and Tolerability of Dry Powder Tobramycin by a Novel Device in Patients With Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
NCT01155999 results posted LT1225-PIIIB-02/08 2008-003567-39 Ph 3 completed Clinical Efficacy and Safety of T1225 Versus Tobramycin 0.3 % Eye Drops in the Treatment of Purulent Bacterial Conjunctivitis of Children.
NCT01608555 SP2 2011-001821-26 Ph 4 completed Tobramycin 300 mg Once-a-day (o.d.) Aerosol in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

KITABIS PAK FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

KITABIS PAK is indicated for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.

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Data Sources

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment