Severe bacterial infections

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

Colistin 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.Colistin 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.Common side effects of this medicine include gastrointestinal 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.Before starting treatment with this medicine you should tell the doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function and the level of the medicine in your blood.

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

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Colistin Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Colistin 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. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Colistin Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Colistin Injection may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Colistin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colistin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Colistin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Polypeptides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Severe bacterial infections

Slurred speech | Upset stomach | Dizziness | Gastrointestinal disturbance | Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) | Vertigo | Rash | Fever | Generalized itching | Red spots or bumps | Increased blood urea nitrogen | Increased creatinine level in blood | Decreased creatinine clearance | Respiratory distress | Apnea (absence of breathing) | Renal toxicity | Decreased urinary volume

SAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Colistin Injection?::: Before taking Colistin 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 Colistin Injection administered?::: Colistin 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 Colistin Injection.| Q. Who should not use Colistin Injection?::: Use of Colistin Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colistin Injection or any of its components. However if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colistin Injection for the first time consult your doctor.| Q. Can I take Colistin Injection in pregnancy?::: Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colistin Injection in pregnancy. However if you are pregnant or planning to conceive consult your doctor before taking Colistin Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.| Q. Is Colistin Injection safe?::: Colistin 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 should I tell my doctor before taking Colistin Injection?::: Before taking Colistin 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 Colistin Injection administered?::: Colistin 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 Colistin Injection.| Q. Who should not use Colistin Injection?::: Use of Colistin Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colistin Injection or any of its components. However if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colistin Injection for the first time consult your doctor.| Q. Can I take Colistin Injection in pregnancy?::: Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colistin Injection in pregnancy. However if you are pregnant or planning to conceive consult your doctor before taking Colistin Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.| Q. Is Colistin Injection safe?::: Colistin 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.