Colistimethate sodium is a prodrug of colistin (polymyxin E) which is a mixture of polypeptide antibiotics active against gram-negative bacteria, including Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Indication: Used in the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of gram-negative pathogens, especially in patients with limited treatment options.
Application: Administered systemically as intramuscular injections and intravenous injections or infusions. Colistimethate sodium can also be administered intrathecally, by intraventricular administration, by inhalation or mixed with bone cement.
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Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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EU Drug Master File (DMF)/Certificate of Suitability (CEP) US Drug Master File (DMF) China Drug Master File (CDMF for sterile grade) Japan Drug Master File (JDMF) DMF also available in other selected countries outside EU/US/China |
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