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Tobramycin for identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Tobramycin, Nebramycin Factor 6, O-[3-Amino-3-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)]-O-[2,6-diamino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribohexopyranosyl-(1→4)]-2-deoxy-D-streptamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H37N5O9
CAS Number:
32986-56-4
Molecular Weight:
467.51
Beilstein:
1357507
MDL number:
MFCD00077885
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831309
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tobramycin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC[C@H]1O[C@H](O[C@@H]2[C@@H](N)C[C@@H](N)[C@H](O[C@H]3O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](N)[C@H]3O)[C@H]2O)[C@H](N)C[C@@H]1O

InChI

1S/C18H37N5O9/c19-3-9-8(25)2-7(22)17(29-9)31-15-5(20)1-6(21)16(14(15)28)32-18-13(27)11(23)12(26)10(4-24)30-18/h5-18,24-28H,1-4,19-23H2/t5-,6+,7+,8-,9+,10+,11+,12+,13+,14-,15+,16-,17+,18+/m0/s1

InChI key

NLVFBUXFDBBNBW-SNGYORCQSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Tobramycin for identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside.
Mode of Action: Binds to 70S ribosomal subunit; inhibits translocation; elicits miscoding.
Spectrum of Activity: Gram negative bacteria. Not effective against Enterococci.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H361f

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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Susan M Cheer et al.
Drugs, 63(22), 2501-2520 (2003-11-12)
Specifically formulated for nebulisation using the PARI LC PLUS reusable nebuliser, tobramycin solution for inhalation (TSI) [TOBI] provides a high dose of tobramycin (an aminoglycoside antibacterial with good activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa) to the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis
Kate McKeage
Drugs, 73(16), 1815-1827 (2013-11-07)
Inhaled tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibacterial, has been in widespread use in the form of a nebulized solution against Pseudomonas aeruginosa for many years. More recently, tobramycin inhalation powder (TIP; TOBI(®) Podhaler(™)) was formulated using PulmoSphere(™) technology for administration as a
David E Geller et al.
Chest, 122(1), 219-226 (2002-07-13)
To describe the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of inhaled tobramycin (TOBI; Chiron Corporation; Seattle, WA), 300-mg dose, delivered by a nebulizer (PARI LC Plus; Pari Respiratory; Richmond, VA) and a compressor (Pulmo-Aide, model 5650D; DeVilbiss Health Care; Somerset, PA) in cystic
Meenakshi Bothra et al.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 13(4), 565-571 (2012-02-02)
Common etiological agents for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Hemophilus influenzae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae and can be easily managed with oral or intravenous antibiotics. However, LRTI in patients with underlying illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis (CF)
David E Geller et al.
Journal of aerosol medicine and pulmonary drug delivery, 24(4), 175-182 (2011-03-15)
Abstract At present, the only approved inhaled antipseudomonal antibiotics for chronic pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are nebulized solutions. However, prolonged administration and cleaning times, high administration frequency, and cumbersome delivery technologies with nebulizers add to the
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