PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate)
Brand: PPC Colistimethate
Active Ingredient(s): Colistimethate
Strength: 150 mg
Pack Size: 6.5 mL Vial
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02403544
Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi (Canada)
Alternatives: Coly mycin M Parenteral – Colistimethate
$99.77
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Description
PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) is an antibiotic. It is typically used to treat acute (sudden) or chronic infections (particularly a bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa) which are resistant to other antibacterials or in patients allergic to other antibacterials. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) is typically administered at an average dose of 2.5 mg/kg/day given every 6 to 12 hours. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It is injected into the veins (intravenously IV) or into a muscle (intramuscularly IM). WARNING: Only use PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) to prevent or treat infections strongly suspected or proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria to minimize the development of bacterial drug resistance (when the antibiotic does not work anymore). Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial superinfections (a second infection superimposed on an earlier one). Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment, adjusting the dose may be recommended. Impaired kidney function may increase the risk for respiratory arrest (absence of breathing). In addition to its desired action, PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause kidney toxicity (nephrotoxicity) causing a rapid deterioration in the kidney function. It may cause neurotoxicity (damage to the brain or nervous system). It may cause dizziness, slurred speech, seizures, or respiratory distress. It may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Colistimethate, colistin, or any component of the formulation. Taking PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.PPC Colistimethate (Colistimethate)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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