Description
Colistimethate Sodium Injection is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. Especially multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, such as Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii. Colistimethate Sodium Injection kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Colistimethate Sodium Injection is indicated for the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli. It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Colistimethate Sodium Injection is used to initiate therapy in serious infections that are suspected to be due to gram-negative organisms and in the treatment of infections due to susceptible gram-negative pathogenic bacilli.
Colistimethate Sodium Injection is an antibiotic drug therefore Precautions are must to be followed. Get the injection from a professional and do not overdose it. it is important to inform the doctor about your medical allergies such as liver infection diabetes or any other heart problem before getting the dose of this injection.
The injection should be administered by a professional only self-examination might trouble. this is not feasible for pregnant women and is not recommended for pediatric use. In case you are feeling uneasy after the use of this injection kindly inform the doctor.
Persistent side effects may occur with its use such as nausea, fatty liver loose stools, vomiting, digestive issues, drowsiness, and feeling sleepy. In case you experience several health issues kindly consult the doctor.
Uses of Colistimethate Sodium Injection
This is an antibacterial medicine that works on killing the growth of bacteria in the body. It provides relief from the ground-positive underground negative bacteria. The injection is used in severe cases of bacterial infections where the body is unable to respond to the growth of bacteria.
It works by affecting growth by making holes in the membranes of bacterial cells and causing A depletion in the DNA and protein of the bacteria. the drug is offered in the case of severe conditions of urinary tract infections respiratory tract infections and other bacterial infections that affect the body such as the bones skin muscles etc.
Commonly, the injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, eyes, throat, etc.
Precautions with Colistimethate Sodium Injection
For any pharmaceutical drug, you must follow the precautions to prevent the aftereffects. here is some beneficial advice that may work in your process throughout the injection.
- Get the injection administered by a healthcare professional.
- do not consume alcohol or smoke while under the medication.
- it is necessary to complete the course of the injection which might be for three to five days.
- if you have any allergies to the present salt in this injection kindly consult the doctor. do not use this injection if you experience severe health issues after it.
- Pregnant women should not use this to prevent the health effects and reduce the chances of abortion.
- the injection is not recommended for pediatric use. only children above the age of 18 should use this injection.
Side effects of Colistimethate Sodium Injection
The common side effects are mentioned below.
- Nausea
- Swellings
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Fatty liver
In case any of the after effect is severe kindly consult the doctor and tell the doctor to discontinue to the use this anti-bacterial injection.
Note- Colistimethate Sodium Injection is only for external use.
Storage- Keep the Colistimethate Sodium Injection in a cool and dry place.
Disclaimer- Colistimethate Sodium Injection is not recommended by use, kindly consult the doctor for more information.
