Colistimethate Sodium
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
6 Active Studies for Colistimethate Sodium
Treatment for
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
What is Colistimethate Sodium
Colistimethate
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Colistimethate is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by certain types of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is effective in killing certain types of aerobic gram-negative bacteria.
Coly-Mycin M
is the brand name
Colistimethate Sodium Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Coly-Mycin M
Colistimethate
1970
12
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Colistimethate, also known as Coly-Mycin M, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Bacterial Infections and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) .
Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Effectiveness
How Colistimethate Sodium Affects Patients
Colistimethate is an antibiotic medicine used to fight bacterial infections. It works by breaking down the cell walls of bacteria, but can be toxic when taken in high doses. In the past, it has been used less commonly than other antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporin, but recently it has been used more to treat infections caused by certain drug-resistant bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii.
How Colistimethate Sodium works in the body
Colistimethate is a surface active agent. It works by entering a bacterial cell and disrupting its membrane, making it unable to function properly. Colistimethate's polycationic properties allow it to interact with the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane and cause changes in its permeability. This action kills the bacteria. Additionally, colistimethate enters the cell and affects cytoplasmic components, particularly ribosomes, which are essential for cell function.
When to interrupt dosage
The endorsed measure of Colistimethate Sodium is contingent upon the diagnosed state. The amount of dosage fluctuates, as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous or Intramuscular; Intravenous) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
, 150.0 mg/mL, 1662500.0 [iU], 150.0 mg
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Respiratory (inhalation), Capsule, Capsule - Respiratory (inhalation), Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Colistimethate Sodium.
Common Colistimethate Sodium Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Colistimethate is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
Colistimethate may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Colistimethate may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
Colistimethate may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.
Abacavir
Minor
Colistimethate may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
Colistimethate Sodium Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of colistimethate in rats is 5450 mg/kg. Overdosing on colistimethate can cause nerve and muscle problems such as tingling, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, difficulty walking, rapid eye movement, speech difficulties, and lack of breathing. Severe cases can lead to respiratory failure and even death.
Colistimethate Sodium Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Colistimethate Sodium?
27 clinical trials are currently in progress to investigate the utilization of Colistimethate Sodium for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) management.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2
Colistimethate Sodium Reviews: What are patients saying about Colistimethate Sodium?
4.3
Patient Review
10/8/2012
Colistimethate Sodium for Cystic Fibrosis and Infection from Pseudomonas Bacteria
4
Patient Review
4/14/2010
Colistimethate Sodium for Cystic Fibrosis
4
Patient Review
2/3/2014
Colistimethate Sodium for Infection caused by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacteria
Patient Q&A Section about colistimethate sodium
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is colistin a strong antibiotic?
"Klebsiella pneumoniae: 0.015–0.5 μg/ml. Serratia marcescens: 0.015–0.5 μg/ml Colistin is effective against infections caused by Pseudomonas, Escherichia, and Klebsiella species. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility data for a few medically significant microorganisms is as follows: Escherichia coli: 0.12–128 μg/ml. Klebsiella pneumoniae: 0.015–0.5 μg/ml. Serratia marcescens: 0.015–0.5 μg/ml"
Answered by AI
What type of antibiotic is colistimethate?
"These agents bind to lipopolysaccharides in the bacterial outer membrane, which disrupts the integrity of the membrane and causes cell lysis.
Colistin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible Gram negative bacteria. It is a cyclic polypeptide antibiotic that is composed of Polymyxins E1 and E2 (or Colistins A, B, and C). These agents bind to lipopolysaccharides in the bacterial outer membrane, which disrupts the integrity of the membrane and causes cell lysis."
Answered by AI
Why is colistin used?
"As a last-line therapy, colistin is being used increasingly to treat infections caused by MDR Gram-negative bacteria when other options are not available."
Answered by AI
What is colistimethate sodium used for?
"This medication is used to treat infections that are caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections such as colds or the flu."
Answered by AI