Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Polymyxin B(500000IU)
Polyxx 500000IU 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.
Some people may develop side effects like anaphylactic reaction, kidney damage, neurotoxicity, fever, or pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. 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 will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function.
Polyxx 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Because polymyxin B binds to cell membranes with very high affinity, there is little systemic absorption, and there are few reactions even when applied to open wounds. Contact sensitization has been reported.
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 Polyxx
Anaphylactic reaction
Fever
Kidney damage
Neurotoxicity
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
This drug is contraindicated in persons with a prior history of hypersensitivity reactions to polymyxins. Polymyxin B (polymyxin b sulfate) sulfate has a bactericidal action against almost all gram-negative bacilli except the Proteus group. Polymyxins increase the permeability of bacterial cell wall membranes.
Polyxx 500000IU 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 Polyxx 500000IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Polyxx 500000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Polymyxin B sulfate is a drug of choice in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and bloodstream caused by susceptible strains of Ps. aeruginosa. It may also be used topically and subconjunctivally in the treatment of infections of the eye caused by susceptible strains of Ps.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicines that cause kidney or nerve problems.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have kidney or nerve problems.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Polyxx 500000IU 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.
Polyxx 500000IU 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Polyxx 500000IU Injection? What is it used for?
Polyxx 500000IU 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 Polyxx 500000IU Injection administered?
Polyxx 500000IU 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 Polyxx 500000IU Injection.
Q. Is Polyxx 500000IU Injection safe?
Polyxx 500000IU 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 Polyxx 500000IU Injection?
Some common side effects associated with Polyxx 500000IU 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.
