Colistimethate Sodium
Indications
- Serious infections due to selected aerobic Gram-negative bacteria in patients with limited treatment options
- Management of chronic pulmonary infections due toPseudomonas aeruginosain patients with cystic fibrosis
Drug Interactions
1 drug interaction identified for Colistimethate Sodium. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
sodium General cautions: Children under 1 year of age (effects of immature renal and metabolic function on conversion to active colistin not known) (in children) Specific cautions: When used by inhala...
Side Effects
sodium Common or very common When used by inhalation Arthralgia; asthenia; asthma; balance impaired; chest discomfort; cough; dysphonia; dyspnoea; fever; haemorrhage; headache; lower respiratory tract...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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