Coly-Mycin

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.

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)