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Colistin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Colistin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Colistin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colistin is used -
Is the use of Colistin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Colistin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Colistin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Colistin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Colistin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Colistin on the Kidneys?
Colistin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Colistin on the Liver?
Colistin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Colistin on the Heart?
Using Colistin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Colistin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colistin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colistin habit forming or addictive?
Colistin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Colistin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Colistin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Colistin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colistin
You can take Colistin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colistin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Colistin with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759