Colistimethate for Injection USP

 

Generic Name Colistimethate for Injection USP
Brand Reference Colymycin M®
DIN 02244849
GTIN 834324000022
Strength 150 mg
Format Vial
Pack Size 1
Therapeutic Class Antibiotic
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Item Codes
SteriMax: ST-00200
McKesson: 646794
K&F: 29365
Jean Coutu: 753509
McMahon: 10059233
Familiprix: 267666
SDM: 834324000022
Unipharm: 00581017

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Provincial Formulary Coverage ✓:Listed P:Pending I:Interchangeable Only

BC AB SK MB ON QC NB PE NS NL
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Product Description

Colistimethate for Injection USP should be considered for the treatment of severe acute or resistant chronic infections due to colistin sensitive strains of gramnegative pathogenic bacilli.

It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Colistimethate for Injection USP has been clinically effective in the treatment of some infections due to the following gram-negative organisms: Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

This antibiotic is not indicated for infections due to Proteus or Neisseria organisms.