Colistin Sulphate (1Million IU)
Colist 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.It may cause pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection. However, these 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. It can even cause kidney damage in some people. You might need to be monitored while on this medication. 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Colist
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Colist 1Million IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Colist 1Million IU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Colist 1Million IU Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Colist 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.
Colist 1Million IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Colist 1Million IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colist 1Million IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Colist 1Million IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Before taking Colist 1Million IU Injection, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Use of Colist 1Million IU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colist 1Million IU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colist 1Million IU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colist 1Million IU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Colist 1Million IU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Colist 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.
Colist 1Million IU Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Colist 1Million IU Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
If you forget a dose of Colist 1Million IU Injection, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
