COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION Substitute
Composition:
COLISTIMETHATE
Uses:
Treatment of Several bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION contains Colistimethate, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that is active against gram-negative bacteria. COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION binds to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria. COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION is used when other antibiotics are not suitable.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION is used to treat bacterial infections.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.
You are not recommended to take COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION with gentamicin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as kidney problems, hearing loss or respiratory depression especially in elderly people and in those who have preexisting kidney disease or who are dehydrated. However, please consult your doctor before taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION with other medicines.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION may cause dizziness as a common side effect. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION should be used with caution in patients receiving dialysis (the process of filtration and purification of blood using a machine). Therefore, if you are receiving dialysis, please inform your doctor before taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.
You are recommended to take COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION with extreme caution if you have kidney disease as it may worsen the condition. Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is recommended while taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION.
Before taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes muscle weakness), porphyria (a blood disorder), or asthma. These conditions may affect your treatment or require special monitoring.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION is given by a healthcare professional as an infusion over 30–60 minutes or as a rapid injection within 5 minutes into a vein. Do not self-administer.
Do not use COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION if you are allergic to its active substances or any other polymyxins (group of antibiotics to treat bacterial infection). If you are unsure, consult your doctor before receiving COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION is prescribed during pregnancy only if your doctor thinks that the benefits are greater than the potential risks. The safety of COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION during pregnancy has not been fully established. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION if you are pregnant.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION is safe when used as per the dose and duration advised by a doctor.
COLY MONAS 4.5MIU INJECTION causes side effects such as dizziness, stomach upset, tingling, and difficulty in breathing. However, these do not require any medical treatment and gradually reduce over time. Contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.