Colistimethate sodium is a drug that turns into a substance named colistin, which in turn, acts as a detergent that is able to enter bacterial cells to destroy the membrane and cause cell death. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Colistimethate sodium is a drug that turns into a substance named colistin, which in turn, acts as a detergent that is able to enter bacterial cells to destroy the membrane and cause cell death. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Colistimethate sodium is used in the treatment of severe infections from gram negative bacteria, Pseudomonas bacteria and other infections.
In people with kidney disease, dosage should be reduced.
Colistimethate sodium may have side effects such as:
Precautions
Special precautions should be observed by people with the following conditions:
This medicine should not be given to children, infants, pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
Interactions
Colistimethate sodium may interact with the following medicines:
Overdose symptoms may include weakness and difficulty of breathing. Seek immediate medical help if you think you have taken more Colistimethate sodium than recommended.
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