Colistimethate Sodium
Classification - ICU care injection
What is Colistimethate Sodium injection?
It is an antibiotic injection.
It is used to treat bacterial infections.
It is used in the ICU.
Colistimethate Sodium uses -
It is widely used in hospital-acquired infections.
Sepsis
Pneumonia
Abdominal infection
UTI
It is used against gram-negative bacteria.
Pseudomonas arginosa
E.Coli
What are Colistimethate Sodium side effects?
Dizziness
Numbness
Stomach upset
Skin reaction
Pain at the injection site
Serious side effects -
Severe kidney damage
Allergic reaction
Nerve /muscle damage
Severe diarrhea
What are the Colistimethate Sodium precautions?
It causes dizziness; avoid driving.
To be used carefully in people with -
Kidney diseases
Myasthenia gravis
Asthma /airway disorder
What is the working of Colistimethate Sodium?
It destroys the cell wall.
It breaks open the bacterial cell wall.
It causes the cell contents to leak.
It leads to cell death.
Colistimethate Sodium drug interactions -
Colistimethate sodium interacts with -
Antibiotics
Antifungals
Chemotherapy drugs
Immunosuppressant
It must be avoided with nephrotoxic drugs.
Do not use muscle relaxants and anesthetic drugs.
What are the functions to be monitored with Colistimethate Sodium?
It must be monitored for -
Kidney functions
Nervous system functions
Lung functions
GIT functions
What are the warnings with the use of Colistimethate Sodium?
It must not be used in conditions of Allergy to the drug.
It is strongly contra-indicated in -
Myasthenia Gravis
Severe kidney failure
How to store Colistimethate Sodium injection?
Store it at room temperature.
The mixed solution is placed at 2-8 degree Celsius.
Keep in a dark, dry place.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colistimethate Sodium
It is given as - IV infusion Intramuscular injection
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Formulations based on "Colistimethate Sodium" (1)
Coliaxis
Colistimethate Sodium for Injection IP 1 Million IU
Product Name Coliaxis Composition Colistimethate Sodium for Injection IP 1 Million IU Form Injection Manufactured By Aprazer Healthcare Prescription Required Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.