Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection

Short Description

Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, commonly for critically ill patients in hospitals.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria and is used to treat severe bacterial infections in critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. It works by destroying the bacterial cell membrane, thereby killing the bacteria. While it is effective in treating serious infections, it may cause side effects such as diarrhea. It is important to complete the prescribed course even if you start to feel better to prevent the infection from returning and becoming harder to treat. Regular blood tests may be required to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood. Consult your doctor for more information and guidance.

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

Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Colistin 4.5Million 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.