Xylistin 1MIU Injection contains the active ingredient Colistimethate sodium. It is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medications called polymyxins. It is used to treat certain types of infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is commonly used when other antibiotics are not suitable. It is sometimes given as an inhalation to treat chronic chest infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. This medicine is used when these infections are caused by specific bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Do not use Xylistin 1MIU Injection if you are allergic to colistimethate sodium, colistin, or to other polymers in the medication. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or suffer from myasthenia gravis, porphyria, and asthma. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Serious allergic reactions can happen even with the first dose of Xylistin 1MIU Injection. They can include rapid development of rashes, swelling of the face, tongue, and neck, and inability to breathe. If you experience signs of an allergic reaction, you should seek urgent medical attention. Do not stop your treatment early without consulting a doctor. Your doctor will decide how long your treatment should last.
• To treat certain bacterial infections
Xylistin 1MIU Injection, a polypeptide antibiotic, penetrates and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane of susceptible strains of aerobic gram-negative bacteria. It works by killing bacteria.
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
A doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting will give it to you. Depending on the reason, the drug may be given by fast or slow injection into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
• Breast Feeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Xylistin 1MIU Injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol is safe during the treatment with Xylistin 1MIU Injection. Inform your doctor if you are a chronic drinker.
• Liver: It is unknown whether Xylistin 1MIU Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Lungs: There is limited information available on the use of Xylistin 1MIU Injection in patients with liver diseases. Inform your physician if you have any liver diseases or problems before initiating the therapy.
• Driving: Xylistin 1MIU Injection may make you feel tired, dizzy, or sleepy. It is unsafe to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.
• Pregnancy: Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant. Xylistin 1MIU Injection will only be given to a pregnant woman if it is needed.