Themicolistin 2MIU Injection

Themicolistin 2MIU Injection contains colistimethate sodium as its active ingredient. It is an antibiotic belonging to the polymyxin group of medications used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is prescribed when other antibiotics are unsuitable. It may be administered as an inhalation to treat chronic chest infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, particularly when infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Do not use Themicolistin 2MIU Injection if you are allergic to colistimethate sodium, colistin, or other polymers in the medication. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or myasthenia gravis (weakness of skeletal muscles), porphyria (a group of disorders resulting from accumulation of porphyrin, which is involved in haemoglobin production, the protein that carries oxygen in blood), or asthma. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during treatment.

Serious allergic reactions can occur even with the first dose of Themicolistin 2MIU Injection in some patients. These may include rapid development of rashes, swelling of the face, tongue and neck, and difficulty breathing. Seek urgent medical attention if you experience signs of allergic reaction. Do not discontinue treatment without consulting your doctor, who will determine the appropriate duration of your treatment.

To treat certain bacterial infections

Themicolistin 2MIU Injection, a polypeptide antibiotic, penetrates and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane of susceptible strains of aerobic gram-negative bacteria. It works by killing bacteria.

A doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting will give it to you. Depending on the reason, the drug may be given by fast or slow injection into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Numbness or tingling Dizziness or loss of balance Changes in blood pressure Slurred speech Vision problems Confusion and mental problems Serious Breathing difficulty Respiratory tract paralysis Diarrhea Kidney damage

This medicine may cause kidney damage; your doctor will perform routine kidney function test to monitor the safety of this medicine. This medicine may make you feel dizzy or cause numbness and tingling in your hands and feet. Do not drive or operate heavy machines while taking this medicine. Tell your doctor immediately if you have severe, continuous, or bloody diarrhea. Sometimes injection site reactions, including itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin, may occur.