Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Colistimethate Sodium(2Million IU)
Acostin Forte 2MIU 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.
Acostin Forte 2MIU 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 (Figure 3).
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 Forte
Upset stomach
Rash
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Dizziness
Slurred speech
Vertigo
Fever
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 Forte 2MIU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Acostin Forte 2MIU 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 2Million 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
Acostin Forte 2MIU 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection?
Before taking Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or lungs (such as asthma). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. How is Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection administered?
Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection.
Q. Who should not use Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection?
Use of Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Acostin Forte 2MIU Injection safe?
Acostin Forte 2MIU 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.
