colistimethate sodium

co·lis·ti·meth·ate so·di·um

(kō-lis'ti-meth'āte sō'dē-ŭm),

Contains the pentasodium salt of the penta(methanesulfonic acid) derivative of colistin A as the major component, with a small proportion of the pentasodium salt of the same derivative of colistin B; an effective antibiotic against most gram-negative bacilli (except Proteus), given intramuscularly.
See also: polymyxin.

Synonym(s): cholistine sulphomethate sodium

colistimethate sodium

[kō′listim′əthāt]

an antibiotic. Also called colistin sulfomethate sodium.

indications It is prescribed in the treatment of GI infections caused by certain gram-negative microorganisms and as a topical medication.

contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.

co·lis·ti·meth·ate so·di·um

(kō-lis'ti-meth'āte sō'dē-ŭm)

Effective antibiotic against most gram-negative bacilli (except Proteus), given intramuscularly.

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Framework agreement with a single operator per lot for provision of medicines Ertapenem (DOE), colistimethate sodium (DOE), Tirofiban (DOE), Cefepime (DOE), imipenem / cilastatin (DOE) and Antiretrovirals in combination lamivudine (DOE) / Zidovudine (DOE).

Provision of Pharmaceutical products

5% (hydrocortisone cream, USP), ANUSOL-HC 25-mg SUPPOSITORY (hydrocortisone acetate) and COLY-MYCIN(R)-M PARENTERAL (sterile colistimethate sodium, USP) and certain manufacturing contracts with third parties from Warner-Lambert Company in February 1998, and the sales growth of certain significant branded pharmaceutical products, including in particular the CORTISPORIN(R) product line.