One of the polymyxin group of antibiotic drugs used in topical preparations for eye and ear conditions. It is only used to treat systemic infections that are resistant to other antibiotics. The drug may cause damage to the kidneys and nerve tissue.
A POLYMYXIN antibiotic active against many gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is not absorbed by mouth and therefore needs to be given by injection to obtain a systemic e?ect; this is rarely indicated, however, as it has serious adverse effects. Colistin is used by mouth in bowelsterilisation regimens before surgery in patients. It is given by inhalation of a nebulised solution as an adjunct to some standard antibiotic therapy, and is included in some topical preparations, chie?y for skin, eye and ear infections.
A group of antibiotics derived from various species of Bacillus polymyxa. One variety, colistin, is used to sterilise the bowels before surgery as it is not absorbed when given by mouth. The drugs are sometimes used in topical applications for infections of the skin, eye and ear.... polymyxin
A group of antibiotic drugs derived from the bacterium BACILLUS POLYMYXA. Polymyxins, which include colistin, are commonly given to treat eye, ear, and skin infections.... polymyxins
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