Nelin Indications/Uses

NELIN injection is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the previously mentioned microorganisms. Clinical studies have shown NELIN to be effective in: Septicemia; Complicated urinary tract infections; Lower respiratory tract infections; Biliary tract infections; Skin, soft tissue infections; Bone, joint infections; Intra-abdominal infection (including peritonitis); Infections of central nervous system (including meningitis).
NELIN injection is recommended as initial therapy in suspected or confirmed gram-negative infection. In serious infections when the causative organisms are unknown. NELIN injection may be administered as initial therapy in conjunction with a penicillin- or cephalosporin-type drug before, obtaining results of susceptibility testing. If anaerobic organisms are suspected, suitable antimicrobial therapy in conjunction with NELIN injection should be given. Following identification of the organism and its susceptibility, NELIN injection or other appropriate antibiotic therapy should then be continued.
Netilmicin is not indicated in the treatment of uncomplicated initial episodes of urinary tract infection unless the causative organisms are resistant to antimicrobial agents having less potential toxicity. NELIN injection has been used effectively in combination with carbenicillin or ticarcillin for the treatment of life-threatening infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.