Xylistin 4.5 MIU Injection
₹895.00Current price is: ₹895.00. Original price was: ₹6,908.11.
Category: Antibiotics
Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Combination: Colistimethate sodium
Minimum Order Quantity: 4
Xylistin 4.5 MIU Injection contains colistimethate sodium which is an antibiotic used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
Notify your physician before starting therapy if you have any liver or renal problems or an allergy to antibiotics. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their doctor as they may require regular blood tests to monitor the level of the medication and the health of the kidney.
Product Description
Xylistin 4.5 MIU Injection is an antibiotic that contains colistimethate sodium and is used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
Brand Name: Xylistin
Composition: Colistimethate sodium
Mechanism of Action:
Colistin binds with the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) layer of the Gram-negative bacterial membranes and improves the permeability of the membrane. This leads to the contents of the cell to flow out and the bacteria to die. It has very good activity against multidrug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii and certain Enterobacteriaceae.
Uses:
- Severe Respiratory Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Sepsis/Septicemia
- Intra-abdominal Infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Meningitis
Dosage and how to take it:
Dosage is generally based on weight and should be determined by a health care professional. Xylistin is administered by intravenous or intramuscular injection.
Possible Side Effects:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Rash
- Itching
- Bronchospasm
- Local Pain at the injection site
Safety Advise:
Allergy
Colistin should not be used in patients with a known hypersensitivity to colistin. Please consult your healthcare provider.
Kidney
Colistin use may lead to nephrotoxicity and renal function should be monitored regularly. In patients with impaired renal function, the dose may need to be adjusted. Talk with your health care professional.
Pregnancy
Xylistin 4.5MIU Injection is likely unsafe to use during pregnancy. Discuss with your healthcare provider.
Breast Feeding
4.5MIU injection of xylistin should not be given to nursing mothers unless really necessary. Please consult your health care provider.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness, dizziness or tiredness. Please consult your health care provider.
Storage:
Store below 25°C, away from moisture. Use immediately after reconstitution or store briefly in a refrigerator.
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