Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Colistin Sulphate(4.5Million IU)
Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor based on the severity and type of infection you have. Get the injection regularly for as long as your doctor has prescribed to get maximum benefits.
Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered at home.
It competitively displaces divalent cations (Ca2+ and Mg2+) from the phosphate groups of membrane lipids, which leads to disruption of the outer cell membrane, leakage of intracellular contents and bacterial death
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acostin
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Kidney damage
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
a type of muscle paralysis due to blocked nerve function called neuromuscular blockade.
decreased kidney function.
Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Colistin 4.5Million IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body. It is commonly used for critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
It is given by a drip or by injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
It may also be used to kill the natural bacteria that are present in the stomach before surgery on the stomach.
Do not use it for any other types of bacterial infections.
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 but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection?
Before taking Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. Who should not use Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection?
Use of Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection safe?
Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. Is Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection effective?
Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection?
If you forget a dose of Acostin 4.5Million iu Injection, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
