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Xylistin 1MIU Injection

Colistimethate Sodium (1Millioniu)

₹1218.80


Product Code: 162419
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Constituents

Colistimethate Sodium (1Millioniu)

Usage of Xylistin 1MIU Injection

Xylistin 1MIU Injection is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Kidney damage

Unit

10 ml in 1 vial

Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

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How to use Xylistin 1MIU Injection

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

How Medicine Works

Xylistin 1MIU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Xylistin 1MIU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Xylistin 1MIU Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Xylistin 1MIU Injection may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Xylistin 1MIU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xylistin 1MIU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Xylistin 1MIU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xylistin 1MIU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Xylistin 1MIU Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What if I don"t get better after using Xylistin?

Inform your doctor if you don"t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Xylistin when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Xylistin and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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