Colistimenthate Sodium Injection 2 Miu

Product Name: Colistimenthate Sodium Injection 2 MIU
Brand Name: Colimista
Strength: 2 MIU
Packing: Single Vial Per Box

• Active Ingredient: Colistimethate sodium
• Strength: 2 million international units (MIU) per vial
• Form: Powder for injection, to be reconstituted with sterile water or an appropriate diluent
• Administration Route: Intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection
• Indication: Treatment of severe infections caused by multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Klebsiella pneumoniae
• Mechanism of Action: Disrupts bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death
• Dosage: Determined by infection severity and patient’s renal function; typically administered in divided doses
• Side Effects: Nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), neurotoxicity (nerve damage), hypersensitivity reactions, respiratory distress
• Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to colistimethate sodium or colistin
• Precautions: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; monitor renal and neurological function during treatment
• Storage: Store vials in a refrigerator (2-8°C) and protect from light; reconstituted solution should be used immediately or stored as per guidelines