NDAOPHTHALMICOINTMENT2 Generics Approved
Approved
Nov 1981
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
TOBREX (tobramycin) by Novartis. Approved for aminoglycoside antibacterial [epc]. First approved in 1981.
Drug data last refreshed 15h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
TOBREX (tobramycin) is an aminoglycoside antibacterial ointment approved for ophthalmic use since 1981. It treats bacterial eye infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. The drug is formulated as a topical ointment for direct ocular application.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late lifecycle stage with moderate competitive pressure (60%), signaling a mature, stable team focused on defense and cost management.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Tobramycin Injection to Prevent Infection in Open Fractures
Started Jan 2022
600 enrolled
Wound InfectionFractures, OpenSurgical Site Infection
Safety and Efficacy in Patients Treated for Hip or Knee PJI With Vancomycin and Tobramycin Joint Irrigation
Started Oct 2018
15 enrolled
Prosthetic Joint Infection
SPI-1005 for Prevention and Treatment of Tobramycin Induced Ototoxicity
Started Jul 2017
35 enrolled
Ototoxicity
Dose-finding Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder in Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary P. Aeruginosa Infection
Started Feb 2017
107 enrolled
Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Addition of Tobramycin Inhalation in the Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Started Mar 2015
80 enrolled
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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