Colistimethate sodium

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Colistimethate Sodium

Colistimethate Sodium (pronunciation: koe-LIS-ti-METH-ate SOE-dee-um), also known as Coly-Mycin M or Coly Mycin M, is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as polymyxins.

Etymology

The term "Colistimethate" is derived from "colistin methanesulfonate", which is the chemical name for the drug. "Colistin" is a type of polymyxin antibiotic, and "methanesulfonate" refers to the methanesulfonic acid used to stabilize the drug.

Usage

Colistimethate Sodium is used to treat serious bacterial infections of the lung, urinary tract, blood, and meninges. It works by killing sensitive bacteria by binding to the bacteria's cell membrane, disrupting its structure, and eventually causing cell death.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Colistimethate Sodium include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Serious side effects may include kidney damage, neurotoxicity, and respiratory failure.

Related Terms

  • Polymyxin B: Another type of polymyxin antibiotic.
  • Nephrotoxicity: A term used to describe kidney damage caused by drugs.
  • Neurotoxicity: A term used to describe damage to the nervous system caused by drugs.
  • Respiratory failure: A condition in which the lungs fail to adequately exchange gases.

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