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Generic: colistimethate View All Brands Colistimethate Sodium, Coly Mycin M An antibiotic - It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? This medicine may interact with the following medications: anesthesia drugs cephalothin cisplatin cyclosporine medicines for infection like acyclovir, adefovir, amikacin, amphotericin B, bacitracin, cidofovir, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, kanamycin, pentamidine, polymyxin B, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen pamidronate zoledronic acid This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you have any problems passing urine. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems burning, numbness, tingling confused, dizzy, disoriented fever loss of balance trouble passing urine or change in the amount or color of urine white patches or sores in the mouth Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea pain at site where injected This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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