Olmethate
by Sami
Active ingredient: Colistimethate
Packs
- Inj · 150 mg · Vial
In stock at Healify — same active ingredient
- Colistim — from PKR 1,036
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About Colistimethate
Other Anti-infective Preps
Uses
Pulmonary infection due to P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis.
How to take it
Adults and children: Under 2 years: 0.5-1 MIU twice daily. Over 2 years: 1-2 MIU two or three times daily.
Side effects
Neurotoxicity, confusion, visual disturbances, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity reactions, bronchospasm, pruritus, skin rash, urticaria, apnoea, fever, respiratory distress.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Myasthenia gravis. Precautions: Renal impairment. Porphyria, haemoptysis.
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Interactions with Colistimethate
Cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, other drugs with nephrotoxic or neurotoxic potential, neuromuscular blockers.
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