Colistimethate Sodium (2Million IU)
Megcastin 2MIU 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.
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 Megcastin
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Megcastin 2MIU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Megcastin 2MIU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Megcastin 2MIU 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.
Megcastin 2MIU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Megcastin 2MIU Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Megcastin 2MIU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megcastin 2MIU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Megcastin 2MIU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Before taking Megcastin 2MIU 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.
Megcastin 2MIU 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 Megcastin 2MIU Injection.
Use of Megcastin 2MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Megcastin 2MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Megcastin 2MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Megcastin 2MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Megcastin 2MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Megcastin 2MIU 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.
Before taking Megcastin 2MIU 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.
Megcastin 2MIU 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 Megcastin 2MIU Injection.
Use of Megcastin 2MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Megcastin 2MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Megcastin 2MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Megcastin 2MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Megcastin 2MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Megcastin 2MIU 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.
