Table 2. Treatment with inhaled antibiotics in accordance with a European consensus. 118 .
| Inhaled antibiotic | Dosea | Trade name |
|---|---|---|
| Aztreonam | 75 mg (3 times/day) | Cayston |
| Colistimethate sodium* | < 2 years of age: 0.5 million IU 2-10 years of age: 1 million IU > 10 years of age: 2 million IU | Colistin/Colomycin/Promixin |
| Colistimethate sodiumb (dry powder inhaler) | 1 capsule | Colobreathe |
| Tobramycin | > 6 years of age: 300 mg | Bramitob/Tobi |
| Tobramycin (dry powder inhaler) | > 6 years of age: 112 mg (4 capsules of 28 mg) | Zoteon |
a
Twice a day, except where otherwise indicated. bThat dose has been used in various European cystic fibrosis centers. When using I-neb® (Phillips Respironics) device, the dose should be reduced.