Colistimethate Sodium is generally used in treatment of the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
Side effects
Injection site reactions (pain
redness)
swelling
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Colistimethate Sodium is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Expert Advice
Consult your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: kidney disease, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness), porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs) or asthma (difficulty in breathing).Caution should be taken in premature and new-born babies as the kidneys are not fully developed or in children younger than 10 years of age who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with colistimethate.Do not consume alcohol while taking colistimethate as it may worsen the side effects.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-62566 Product Description: Xylistin 4.5 MIU Injection 10 ml is manufactured by Cipla Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.