Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been reported: Gastrointestinal: gastrointestinal upset Nervous System: tingling of extremities and tongue, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, paresthesia and seizures Integumentary: generalized itching, urticaria and rash Body as a Whole: fever and anaphylaxis 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 Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC at 1-833-295-6953, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/.
WARNINGS Maximum daily dose calculated from colistin base activity should not exceed 5 mg/kg/day with normal renal function.
Transient neurological disturbances may occur.
These include circumoral paresthesia or numbness, tingling or formication of the extremities, generalized pruritus, vertigo, dizziness, and slurring of speech.
For these reasons, patients should be warned not to drive vehicles or use hazardous machinery while on therapy.
Reduction of dosage may alleviate symptoms.
Like all medications, Colistimethate can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: