Polymyxin Sulphate
POLYPURE (Polymyxin sulfate) is a drug of choice in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and bloodstream caused by susceptible strains of Ps. aeruginosa. Polymyxin sulfate is a drug of choice in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and blood-stream caused by susceptible strains of Ps. aeruginosa. It may be indicated in serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms, when less potentially toxic drugs are ineffective or contraindicated: H influenzae, specifically meningeal infections. Escherichia coli, specifically urinary tract infections. Aerobacter aerogenes, specifically bacteremia. Klebsiella pneumoniae, specifically bacteremia.
COMPOSITION:
Polymyxin Sulphate 500000 I.U
MODE OF ACTION:
The alpha and gamma diaminobutyric acid of a positively charged polymyxin B forms an electrostatic interaction with the phosphate groups of a negatively charged lipid A on the outer membrane of a Gram negative bacterium. Calcium and Magnesium ions are displaced from phosphates of the membrane lipids, destabilizing the lipopolysaccharide (LPS), increasing membrane permeability causing cytoplasmic leaking, and killing the cell.
INDICATIONS
- Sepsis
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Surgical Infections
- CVC Related Infections
Dosage
Adults & Children : 15,000 to 25,000 IU/kg body weight/day IV in divided doses every 12 hours
Infants : 15,000 to 40,000 IU/kg/day IV in divided doses every 12 hours
Disclaimer:
This information is for registered medical practitioner only. Anyone other than medical practitioner should consult medical practitioner before using this product.
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