Colistimethate Sodium is a derivative of colistin, which is a mixture of polypeptide antibiotics active against Gram-negative microorganisms: Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Indication: Used in the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of Gram-negative pathogens. It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Application: Administered systemically as intramuscular injections and intravenous injections or infusions.
Dosage form |
Lyophilized vials |
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Strength |
150 mg Colistin base activity* |
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Compliance |
No monograph for Colistimethate sodium vials in Ph.Eur available USP monograph for colistimethate for injection available |
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Manufacturing site |
Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Release site |
Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Site registered |
EU GMP issued by Danish Medicines Agency US FDA |
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Regulatory documentation |
US dossier RoW* dossier |
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* Equivalent to ~4.5 Million International Units
** Rest of the world
