Colistimethate Sodium (Cba)
Colistimethate Sodium (CBA) 150MG
What is Colistimethate Sodium (Cba)?
Colistimethate Sodium (Cba) is an antibiotic used primarily to treat severe infections caused by certain multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter species. It is a prodrug of colistin, working by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane to exert its bactericidal effect. Due to its potential nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, it is generally reserved for cases where other antibiotics are ineffective or inappropriate.Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Rash
Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
- May cause respiratory distress if administered too rapidly
- Monitor for signs of neurological disturbances
- Potential for allergic reactions
- Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic or neurotoxic drugs
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- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Fever
- Vertigo
- Nephrotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
- May cause respiratory distress if administered too rapidly
- Monitor for signs of neurological disturbances
- Potential for allergic reactions
- Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic or neurotoxic drugs
- Not recommended for patients with myasthenia gravis
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Colistimethate Sodium (CBA) 150MG
What is Colistimethate Sodium (Cba) ?
Colistimethate Sodium (Cba) is an antibiotic used primarily to treat severe infections caused by certain multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter species. It is a prodrug of colistin, working by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane to exert its bactericidal effect. Due to its potential nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, it is generally reserved for cases where other antibiotics are ineffective or inappropriate.
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