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TOBI PODHALER (tobramycin)

Respiratory Approved 2013-03-22

TOBI Podhaler is an aminoglycoside antibacterial indicated for the management of *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* in cystic fibrosis patients aged 6 years and older. It is specifically indicated for patients with a predicted FEV1 between 25% and 80% and has not been established as safe or effective in patients outside this range or those colonized with *Burkholderia cepacia*.

Source: FDA Label • Viatris • Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

How TOBI PODHALER Works

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibacterial that inhibits protein synthesis in *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. This action disrupts mRNA translation, leading to bacterial cell death.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2013-03-22
Patent Cliff
2030

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Routes
INHALATION
Dosage Forms
POWDER

Companies

Active Ingredient: TOBRAMYCIN

TOBI PODHALER Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
12 FDA actions from 2013 to 2023
Feb 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jul 2020 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jan 2017 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What TOBI PODHALER Treats

1 indications

TOBI PODHALER is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2013. 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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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.

TOBI PODHALER FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TOBI PODHALER is indicated for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.

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TOBI PODHALER Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Nov 2030

Patents (2 active)

US10207066 Expires Nov 4, 2030
US8869794 Expires Sep 12, 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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  • Cliff: 2030
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