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Polixin B 500000 IU Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Polixin B 500000 IU Injection is a product of Aureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Composition: Polymyxin B (500000 IU)

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All Details About Polixin B 500000 IU Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Polixin B 500000 IU Injection

Description:

Polixin B 500000 IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body. It works by killing and stopping the growth of bacteria that cause these problems. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.

Polixin B 500000 IU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.

Some people may develop side effects like anaphylactic reaction, kidney damage, neurotoxicity, fever, or pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away.

Earlier starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Polixin B

  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Fever
  • Kidney damage
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Polixin B 500000 IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Polixin B 500000 IU Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Polixin B 500000 IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Polixin B 500000 IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Polixin B 500000 IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Polixin B 500000 IU Injection in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Polixin B 500000 IU Injection? What is it used for?

Polixin B 500000 IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, soft tissues, heart and blood. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients who are hospitalized.

How is Polixin B 500000 IU Injection administered?

Polixin B 500000 IU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Polixin B 500000 IU Injection.

Is Polixin B 500000 IU Injection safe?

Polixin B 500000 IU Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What are the side effects of Polixin B 500000 IU Injection?

Some common side effects associated with Polixin B 500000 IU Injection include reduced urination, breathing problems, numbness, vertigo, blurred vision, facial redness, slurred speech and pain. However, these side effects are usually not bothersome and resolve in some time. If they persist for a longer duration or worry you, consult your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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