COLISTIN 3MIU INJ

Product Description

USES OF COLISTIN POWDER FOR INJECTION

• Severe bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF COLISTIN POWDER FOR INJECTION

In Severe bacterial infections

Colistin 3Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered at home.

This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF COLISTIN POWDER FOR INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you™re worried about them

Common side effects of Colistin

• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Dizziness
• Slurred speech
• Vertigo
• Fever

HOW TO USE COLISTIN POWDER FOR INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW COLISTIN POWDER FOR INJECTION WORKS

Colistin 3Million IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Colistin 3Million IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Colistin 3Million IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colistin 3Million IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Colistin 3Million IU Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Colistin 3Million IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colistin 3Million IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Colistin 3Million IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

• Colistin 3Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
• It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
• Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.