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Polymyxin B
Information about Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B Uses
Polymyxin B is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections which are not responding to other antibiotics.
How Polymyxin B works
Polymyxin B is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Common side effects of Polymyxin B
Burning sensation, Eye irritation
Expert advice for Polymyxin B
- Polymyxin B treats serious bacterial infections that have not responded to treatment with other antibiotics.
- It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if ti doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.