Coly Monas 2 Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Colistin Sulphate (2Million IU)
Salt Synonyms	Colistin
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Cyclic polypeptide
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Cell membrane active agent
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	796

FAQ

What should I tell my doctor before taking Coly Monas 2?

Before taking Coly Monas 2, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or liver. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Is Coly Monas 2 safe?

Coly Monas 2 is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Is Coly Monas 2 effective?

Coly Monas 2 is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Coly Monas 2 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can I take Coly Monas 2 in pregnancy?

Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Coly Monas 2 in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Coly Monas 2. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

Who should not use Coly Monas 2?

Use of Coly Monas 2 should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Coly Monas 2 or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Coly Monas 2 for the first time, consult your doctor.

What if I forget to take a dose of Coly Monas 2?

If you forget a dose of Coly Monas 2, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Coly Monas 2 Injection Reviews

Coly Monas 2 is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood, and others. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.

Coly Monas 2 is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor based on the severity and type of infection you have. Get the injection regularly for as long as your doctor has prescribed to get maximum benefits.

It may cause pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection. However, these are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. It can even cause kidney damage in some people. You might need to be monitored while on this medication.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function and the level of the medicine in your blood.

How Coly Monas 2 Injection Works

Coly Monas 2 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

How to Use Coly Monas 2 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Coly Monas 2 Injection

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Coly Monas 2 is an antibiotic that is used to treat certain bacterial infections such as stomach and intestinal infections. It works by killing bacteria causing infections. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Coly Monas 2 Injection

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Coly Monas 2 Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^SAFE

Coly Monas 2 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Coly Monas 2 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Coly Monas 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coly Monas 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Coly Monas 2 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Coly Monas 2 does not cause any harmful side effects.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Coly Monas 2 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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 but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
It may also be used to kill the natural bacteria that are present in the stomach before surgery on the stomach.
Do not use it for any other types of bacterial infections.
It is given by a drip or by injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.

References

Huang J, Tang YQ, Sun JY. Intravenous colistin sulfate: a rarely used form of polymyxin E for the treatment of severe multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Scand J Infect Dis. 2010;42(4):260-5.