Colistin: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Overdosage Drug Interactions Action Storage CIMS Class ATC Classification

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Generic Medicine Info

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Myasthenia gravis.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ renal impairment, porphyria. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Due to neurologic disturbances that may occur, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor serum creatinine and BUN regularly while on treatment.

Adverse Reactions

Superinfection; renal damage; visual disturbances; GI disturbances, dizziness, nausea, vomiting; confusion, peripheral neuropathy; respiratory insufficiency and muscle weakness.
Potentially Fatal: Severe colitis.

Drug Interactions

Potentiates action of curariform muscle relaxants. Increased nephrotoxicity w/ aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, capreomycin, vancomycin.

CIMS Class

Other Antibiotics

ATC Classification

A07AA10 - colistin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of intestinal infections.
J01XB01 - colistin ; Belongs to the class of polymyxins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

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