Coly-Mycin
- Generic Name: colistimethate injection
- Brand Name: Coly-Mycin M
Coly-Mycin M(Colistimethate Injection) side effects drug center
Coly-Mycin Side Effects Center
Coly-Mycin M (colistimethate injection) is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Coly-Mycin M is available in generic form. Common side effects of Coly-Mycin M include numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, dizziness, spinning feeling, itching, mild skin rash, or upset stomach.
For adults and pediatric patients, Coly-Mycin M Parenteral should be given in 2 to 4 divided doses at dose levels of 2.5 to 5 mg/kg per day for patients with normal renal function, depending on the severity of the infection. Coly-Mycin M may interact with amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, netilmicin, polymyxin, streptomycin, or tobramycin. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Coly-Mycin M should be used only if prescribed. It may harm a fetus. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Our Coly-Mycin M (colistimethate injection) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Coly-Mycin Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- a seizure (convulsions);
- slow breathing;
- unusual muscle weakness;
- fever; or
- kidney problems--little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
- numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, mouth, or tongue;
- slurred speech;
- dizziness, spinning sensation;
- itching, mild rash; or
- upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Coly-Mycin (Colistimethate Injection)
Coly-Mycin Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
The following adverse reactions have been reported:
Gastrointestinal: gastrointestinal upset
Nervous System: tingling of extremities and tongue, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo and paresthesia
Integumentary: generalized itching, urticaria and rash
Body as a Whole: fever
Laboratory Deviations: increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN), elevated creatinine and decreased creatinine clearance
Respiratory System: respiratory distress and apnea
Renal System: nephrotoxicity and decreased urine output
For medical advice about adverse reactions contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact JHP at 1-866-923-2547 or MEDWATCH at 1800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Coly-Mycin (Colistimethate Injection)
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