Pantrate 1 MIU Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Colistimethate Sodium (1Million IU) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Polypeptides |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Cell membrane active agent |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 680 |
FAQ
Pantrate 1 MIU Injection Reviews
Pantrate 1 MIU 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include gastrointestinal upset, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, fever, rash, and paresthesia. These side effects 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.
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 Pantrate 1 MIU Injection Works
How to Use Pantrate 1 MIU Injection
Uses of Pantrate 1 MIU Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Pantrate 1 MIU Injection Side Effects
- Respiratory distress
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Upset stomach
- Slurred speech
- Decreased creatinine clearance
- Rash
- Generalized itching
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Decreased urinary volume
- Increased blood urea nitrogen
- Red spots or bumps
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Renal toxicity
- Vertigo
- Increased creatinine level in blood
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Pantrate 1 MIU is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 324-25.
- Colistimethate. Rochester, Michigan: JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC.; 2013.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).