How do you administer colistin?
How do you administer colistin?
Colistin can be administered by aerosol inhalation or by i.m. or i.v. injection following reconstitution with 0.9% sodium chloride injection or sterile water for injection. However, when indicated, colistin can be given via other routes, such as intrathecally.
How is colistimethate administered?
Colistimethate injection comes as a powder to be mixed with a liquid and injected intravenously (into a vein) over a period of 3 to 5 minutes. Colistimethate injection may also be injected into the muscles of the buttocks or thighs. It is usually given every 6 to 12 hours.
How do you dilute polymyxin B?
Polymyxin B has traditionally been diluted in 500 mL of D5W and administered via continuous infusion; however, recent stability data demonstrated stability for 24 hours at room temperature at concentrations up to 2 mg/mL and in various diluents including NS, D5, 0.5NS/D5, 0.25NS/D5.
How is Coly Mycin supplied?
For adults, 5 drops of the suspension should be instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times daily. For pediatric patients, 4 drops are suggested because of the smaller capacity of the ear canal. The patient should lie with the affected ear upward and then the drops should be instilled.
How do you dilute colistin injection?
Colistin dosing instructions: Reconstitute each vial with 5 ml 0.9% sodium chloride, further dilute to 100 ml for loading dosage and 50 ml for maintenance dosage. Infusion loading dose over 60 minutes.
How do you give Colomycin injection?
Colomycin is administered intravenously as a slow infusion over 30 – 60 minutes. Patients with a totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) in place may tolerate a bolus injection of up to 2 million units in 10ml given over a minimum of 5 minutes (see section 6.6).
In which drug formulation can colistimethate be administered?
Preparations
| Routes | Dosage Forms | Brand Names |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteral | For injection | Colistimethate Sodium for Injection |
| Coly-Mycin M Parenteral |
How do you take Polymycin?
Clean and dry the affected area as directed. If you are using the ointment or cream, apply a small amount of the medication in a thin layer on the skin, usually 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Rub in gently if your condition permits.
How do you mix polymyxin?
Reconstitution. Reconstitute polymyxin B powder for injection by adding 2 mL of sterile water for injection, 0.9% sodium chloride injection, or 1% procaine hydrochloride injection to vial containing 500,000 units to provide a solution containing approximately 250,000 units/mL.
How do you take hydrocortisone?
The hydrocortisone starts to be absorbed as soon as the liquid is swallowed. You’ll usually take soluble tablets 3 times a day. Take the tablets with or just after a snack or meal. This is so they do not upset your stomach.
Can colistin be given at home?
It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals.
