They must not be used in children below 13 years of age, or in pregnant women. Tetracyclines cause stomach aches fairly often. Inhaled Antibiotics Tobramycin is sometimes given inhalation, using a nebulizer , to reduce chronic infection with Pseudomonas aerugionsa . The nebulizer is used to deliver the antibiotic directly to the bronchial tubes. Nebulized tobramycin is used on a long-term basis.
Side effects are infrequent, other than occasional throat irritation and chest tightness.
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