Aeromycin 70mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Astrum Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition : Polymyxin B(70mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Aeromycin 70mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Polymyxin B is an antibiotic that disrupts the outer cell membrane of Gram negative bacteria, binds and neutralizes lipopolysaccharide, and inhibits respiration of Gram-negative bacterial cells  Polymyxin B can be given by a number of routes to treat susceptible Gram negative bacterial infections.

Pharmacokinets

Pharmacokinetically, polymyxin B is primarily eliminated via non-renal pathways, and most do not recommend adjusting the dose for renal impairment. However, some recent studies suggest a weak relationship between polymyxin B clearance and patient creatinine clearance.

Side Effects

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 Aeromycin

Anaphylactic reaction

Fever

Kidney damage

Neurotoxicity

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Contra Indications

diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.

systemic mastocytosis.

myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.

decreased kidney function.

decreased urine production.

pregnancy.

Pregnancy Related Information

Aeromycin 70mg 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Consuming alcohol with Aeromycin 70mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Aeromycin 70mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Indications

Treatment and control of bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida.

Treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Control of active infection of anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma marginale.

Reduction of liver condemnations due to liver abscesses.


Interactions

Polymyxin B may interact with other drugs that can harm the kidneys or nerves (e.g., cisplatin, colistin, high-dose aspirin, aminoglycosides such as amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Expert Advice

Aeromycin 70mg Injection treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics.

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.

Aeromycin 70mg Injection treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics.

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.

Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood. 

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. What is Aeromycin 70mg Injection? What is it used for?

Aeromycin 70mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, soft tissues, heart and blood. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients who are hospitalized.

Q. How is Aeromycin 70mg Injection administered?

Aeromycin 70mg 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 Aeromycin 70mg Injection.

Q. Is Aeromycin 70mg Injection safe?

Aeromycin 70mg 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. What are the side effects of Aeromycin 70mg Injection?

Some common side effects associated with Aeromycin 70mg Injection include reduced urination, breathing problems, numbness, vertigo, blurred vision, facial redness, slurred speech and pain. However, these side effects are usually not bothersome and resolve in some time. If they persist for a longer duration or worry you, consult your doctor.