Colistimethate Sodium

Colisitimethate Sodium Injection is prescribed for the treatment by nebulisation of colonisation and infections of the lung, due to susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in individuals with cystic fibrosis.

US Brand Name

Generic Promixin/ Colomycin

Generic Name

Other Brand Name

Xylistin, Polymonax

Packing

10ml

Manufacturer

Cipla, Zydus Cadila

Form

Injection

Strength

1 Million IU

Country

India

100000 I.U . 10 mL Vial USD $32.00

Colistimethate

Uses

Colistimethate is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and serious bacterial infections caused by gram-negative bacilli

How it Works

Colistimethate works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane thus stopping the growth of bacteria and clearing the infection.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Colistimethate can include the symptoms below;

Numbness of tongue,
Decreased urination,
Allergic reaction,
Dizziness,
Shortness of breath,
Muscle weakness,
Stomach upset,
Itching,
Application site irritation,
Chest tightness,
Diarrhoea,
Fever