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Colinem is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The correct dosage of Colinem depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Colinem side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Colinem normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Colinem is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Colinem has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Colinem related warnings section.
Colinem can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Colinem in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Colinem contraindications section.
Additionally, Colinem may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Colinem is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Colinem is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colinem is used -
Is the use of Colinem safe for pregnant women?
Colinem may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Colinem, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Colinem safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Colinem in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Colinem is unavailable.
What is the effect of Colinem on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Colinem. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Colinem on the Liver?
Colinem may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Colinem on the Heart?
Colinem may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Colinem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colinem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colinem habit forming or addictive?
Colinem does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Colinem as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Colinem should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Colinem for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colinem
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Colinem and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colinem
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Colinem with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Coly-Mycin® M (Colistimethate )
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Coly-Mycin® M (Colistimethate )
