Description
Colistimethate Sodium injection is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections when other antibiotics fail to work. Aviva Pharmatech offers the best quality Colistimethate Sodium injection in the lyophilized powder form. The medicine is manufactured while adhering to all the regulatory standards to ensure high quality and safety for all users. The medication is available at Aviva Pharmatech under the brand name VACOL 4.5 MIU INJ. It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. VACOL Inj 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.
The medication shall be taken as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not self-medicate or self-administer the medicine. The injection shall be given intravenously by a qualified medical professional. The antibiotic injection is mostly safe for the users and does not cause any serious side effects. The medicine may react differently in all the users and cause a few side effects such as stomach upset, tingling sensation in the extremities, loss of sensation, fever, or dizziness. Stay in touch with your doctor in case the side effects persist or get severe.
Medicinal Usage of Colistimethate Sodium Injection
Colistimethate Sodium injection is primarily used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The medicine belongs to the category of medicines called antibiotics and works by killing the susceptible bacteria that causes infection. It acts by disrupting the composition (lipids and protein) of the bacterial cell membrane and enters the bacterial cell. This causes the contents of the bacterial cell to leak out which subsequently leads to bacterial killing. It may also inactivate the effects of toxins produced by the harmful bacteria.
Dosage Instructions for Colistimethate Sodium Injection
Do not self-medicate or self-administer the medication. The injection shall be adminstered intravenously by a medical professional. The dosage and duration is decided by your your age, body weight and severity of infection.
Possible Side Effects of Colistimethate Sodium Injection
Colistimethate Sodium Injection is mostly safe to use and do not cause any major side effects. However, the medicine may react differently in all the users and cause a few side effects. These side effects usually depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Immediately consult your doctor if your side effects persist or get severe with time. The range of side effects you may experience on using the Colistimethate Sodium Injection are briefed below:
- Paraesthesia (loss of sensation)
- Dizziness
- Skin rash, itching
- Fever
- Breathing difficulty
- Increased kidney enzymes
- Stomach upset
- Tingling sensation in the extremities or in the tongue
Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Do not consume alcohol with the Colistimethate Sodium injection as it may cause negative health consequences.
- If you experince skin rash, itching, sudden swelling of the face, throat or lips leading to wheezing or breathing difficulties immediately consult your doctor.
- The medication usually interacts with other antibiotics such as aminoglycosides (Ex. netilmicin, gentamicin, amikacin, and tobramycin), cephalosporins (Ex. cefixime, ceftriazone), macrolides (Ex. azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin) or fluoroquinolones (ofloxacin, norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin).
- Store the Colistimethate Sodium injection in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is Colistimethate Sodium injection safe for the children?
Yes, Colistimethate Sodium injection is safe for the children adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with the doctor’s consultation and instructed dosage and duration.
- Can Colistimethate Sodium injection be taken during pregnancy?
The medication shall be only used in the pregnant women if instructed by the physician. Therefore, doctor’s cosultation is required in the pregnant women.
- What are some common side effects of Colistimethate Sodium injection?
There can be a few common side effects of antibiotic injection such as stomach upset, tingling sensation in the extremities, loss of sensation, fever, or dizziness.
