Kolistimetatnatrium Noridem
This medicine helps treat serious lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis, especially those caused by a specific type of germ called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. You take it by breathing it in.
Form
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Strength
1 milj. IU
Active Ingredient
Colistimethate sodium
Manufacturer
Noridem Enterprises Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children 2 years and older usually take 1-2 million units, 2 or 3 times a day. Children under 2 years usually take 0.5-1 million units, twice a day. Your doctor will tell you your exact dose.
Method
You breathe this medicine into your lungs using a special machine called a nebuliser. Sit up straight and breathe normally while you use it.
Important
The most you can take in one day is 6 million units for adults and children 2 years and older. For children under 2 years, the most is 2 million units.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Cough
- •Feeling of chest tightness (due to tightened airways)
- •Soreness in your mouth or throat
- •Fungal infection in your mouth or throat (oral thrush)
RARE
- •Serious allergic reactions (like a sudden rash, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, or passing out). If these happen, stop the medicine and get medical help right away.
- •Dizziness
- •Confusion
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Don't use this medicine if you are allergic to colistimethate sodium, colistin, or other similar medicines (polymyxins).
- Tell your doctor before using this medicine if you have or have had kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness), porphyria (a rare blood disorder), or asthma.
- This medicine might make your chest feel tight or make it hard to breathe because it can narrow your airways. Your doctor might give you other inhaled medicines to help with this.
- Extra care is needed for very young and premature babies because their kidneys are not fully developed yet.
- If you are pregnant, might be pregnant, are breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor before using this medicine. It's best not to breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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- This medicine can make you feel dizzy, confused, or make your vision blurry. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.