Colistimethate (colistin)

🧮 Dose calculator

Sepsis / serious hospital infection (refer) · Regimen source: FDA Coly-Mycin M · Dosage and Administration

• • Based on ideal body weight. Max 5 mg/kg/day. The calculator splits into 2 doses; 3 or 4 doses are also allowed. FDA Coly-Mycin M · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Coly-Mycin M · Pregnancy - Teratogenic Effects

  “Since colistimethate sodium is transferred across the placental barrier in humans, it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Coly-Mycin M · Nursing Mothers

  “Therefore, caution should be exercised when colistimethate sodium is administered to nursing women.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Coly-Mycin M · Pediatric Use

  “In clinical studies, colistimethate sodium was administered to the pediatric population (neonates, infants, children and adolescents).”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Coly-Mycin M · Geriatric Use

  “In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.