Drug Name |
Colistimethate sodium |
Drug ID |
BADD_D00524 |
Description |
Colistimethate is an antibiotic that has been shown to have bactericidal activity against aerobic gram-negative microorganisms. Colistimethate is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitive strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
Marketing Status |
Prescription |
ATC Code |
A07AA10; J01XB01 |
DrugBank ID |
DB01111
|
KEGG ID |
D02049
|
MeSH ID |
C004691
|
PubChem ID |
216258
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0Q3BV
|
NDC Product Code |
24507-005; 63323-393; 63552-010; 42023-131; 70594-023; 23155-193; 45932-0023; 45932-0015; 45932-0016; 42513-0007; 14789-201; 45932-0053 |
Synonyms |
colistinmethanesulfonic acid | colistimethate | colistimethate sodium | colistin sodium methanesulfonate | colistimethate, disodium salt |