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Colistimethate sodium adverse reactions
Introduction
Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions have been reported:
- Gastrointestinal: gastrointestinal upset
- Nervous System: tingling of extremities and tongue, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo and paresthesia
- Integumentary: generalized itching, urticaria and rash
- Body as a Whole: fever
- Laboratory Deviations: increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN), elevated creatinine and decreased creatinine clearance
- Respiratory System: respiratory distress and apnea
- Renal System: nephrotoxicity and decreased urine output
For medical advice about adverse reactions contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact JHP at 1-866-923-2547 or MEDWATCH at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/.[1]
References
References
- ↑ “COLY-MYCIN M (COLISTIMETHATE) INJECTION [JHP PHARMACEUTICALS LLC]”. Text ” accessdate” ignored (help)
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]