Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Colistimethate Sodium(1Million IU)
Colinem 1Million 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.Some people may develop side effects like stomach upset, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, fever, rash, and paresthesia. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Colinem 1Million IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
CMS is mainly excreted unchanged in urine (70% on average), with a typical renal clearance estimated at 103 ml/min-close to the glomerular filtration rate. Colistin elimination is essentially extrarenal, given that its renal clearance is 1.9 ml/min, consistent with extensive reabsorption.
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 Colinem
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.
Colinem 1Million IU 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 Colinem 1Million IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Colinem 1Million 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Colistimethate Sodium is indicated in adults and children including neonates for the treatment of serious infections due to selected aerobic Gram-negative pathogens in patients with limited treatment options
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bacitracin.
cholera vaccine.
cidofovir.
cisatracurium.
neomycin PO.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 25°C
If you miss a dose of Colinem 1Million IU Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Colinem 1Million IU 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 Colinem 1Million IU Injection?
Before taking Colinem 1Million IU 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 Colinem 1Million IU Injection administered?
Colinem 1Million IU 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 Colinem 1Million IU Injection.
Q. Who should not use Colinem 1Million IU Injection?
Use of Colinem 1Million IU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colinem 1Million IU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colinem 1Million IU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take Colinem 1Million IU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colinem 1Million IU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Colinem 1Million IU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Colinem 1Million IU Injection safe?
Colinem 1Million 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.
