otc 26 1's (colomycin inj)

Highlights

• Colomycin by intravenous administration is indicated in adults and children including neonates for the treatment of serious infections due to selected aerobic Gram-negative pathogens in patients with limited treatment options.

Description

Otc 26 1's (Colomycin inj)

• Consist of colistimethate sodium.

Directions For Use

• Colomycin is administered intravenously as a slow infusion over 30 – 60 minutes.

Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before receiving this medication.

Precautions

• Consideration should be given to co-administering intravenous colistimethate sodium with another antibacterial agent whenever this is possible, taking into account the remaining susceptibilities of the pathogen(s) under treatment. As the development of resistance to intravenous colistin has been reported in particular when it is used as a monotherapy, co- administration with other antibacterial should also be considered in order to prevent the emergence of resistance.
• Renal function monitoring should be performed at the start of treatment and regularly during treatment in all patients
• Caution is advised when administering colistimethate sodium to infants < 1 year of age as renal function is not fully mature in this age group