Polytuff Injection 5ml 1'S
By ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
5ml Injection in Vial
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Polytuff 500000 IU Description
The Polytuff injection contains a medicine called polymyxin B. This is a protein type of antibiotic derived from a bacterium Bacillus polymyxa. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary
tract, meninges and blood caused by P. aeruginosa.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Polymyxin B(500000.0 Iu) |
| Uses | Urinary tract infections, blood infections |
| Side effects | Fever, higher blood urea levels, rash, diarrhoea, facial flushing |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Polytuff 500000 IU
- Bacterial infections of bloodstream
- Bacterial infections of urinary tract
- Meninges caused by P. aeruginosa
Contraindications of Polytuff 500000 IU
- Past allergic episode after taking polymyxins
Side effects of Polytuff 500000 IU
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Burning sensation in hands or legs
- Albumin in the urine
- Elevated blood urea levels
- Fever
Precautions and Warnings of Polytuff 500000 IU
Pregnancy
Q:
Is taking the Polytuff injection safe during pregnancy?
A:
Due to lack of established safety in pregnancy, consult your doctor about the use of this medicine during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Is it okay to take Polytuff injection when I'm breastfeeding?
A:
Consult the doctor about safety of this medicine in nursing mothers.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive after taking the Polytuff injection?
A:
Ask the doctor whether this medicine can reduce your efficiency to drive.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol after taking the Polytuff injection?
A:
Consult the doctor regarding safety of consuming alcohol after taking this injection.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have problems with kidney function or suffer from nitrogen retention
- You have had an allergic reaction to any component of this injection
- You will be taking anaesthesia for any procedure soon
- You have recently taken other antibiotic medications
- You are taking other medicines, especially muscle relaxants or neurotoxic medicines
- You have skipped doses of the antibiotic regimen
- You are suffering from any other diseases
- You are taking any other medications, including ones not prescribed by a doctor
- Your child has been prescribed this medicine but is below 2 years of age
Mode of Action of Polytuff 500000 IU
How Does It Work?
Polymyxin B acts by killing the bacteria. They allow the entry of outer substances into the bacterial cell and cause its death. This occurs in almost all bacteria belonging to a group called gram-negative bacteria....
Directions for Use of Polytuff 500000 IU
- This medicine should only be used for bacterial infections and not viral infections (e.g. Common cold)
- The entire course prescribed by the doctor should be completed even if one feels better after starting therapy
- Missing doses or stopping therapy may reduce the efficiency of the medicine and make further treatment difficult
Interactions of Polytuff 500000 IU
Interactions with other medicines
- Concurrent administration of Polytuff with curariform muscle relaxants or neurotoxic medicines like ether, tubocurarine, succinylcholine, gallamine, decamethonium, sodium citrate may cause respiratory depression...
- Co-administration of polymyxin B with streptomycin, kanamycin, tobramycin, bacitracin, neomycin, gentamicin, etc. should be avoided
Storage and disposal of Polytuff 500000 IU
Store at room temperature before reconstitution. It is important to refrigerate the injection after reconstitution between 2-8 ˚ C. Unused portions should be discarded after 72 hours if not used. Protect the injection from light....
Dosage of Polytuff 500000 IU
Overdose
In case of an overdose or extreme discomfort after taking the injection, contact the doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
Consult the doctor regarding actions to be taken after a missed dosage.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking the medicine if my infection gets better?
A: Dosage should be continued for the entire period prescribed by the doctor and not stopped any time before.
Q: What should I do if I get diarrhoea after taking Polytuff injection?
A: Diarrhoea often stops when the therapy is stopped. However, if it occurs two or more months after taking the last dosage of the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
Q: What may happen if the antibiotic is taken when no bacterial infection is involved?
A: In such as case, it will not provide any benefit to the patient but it increases the risk of developing resistance in the bacteria and makes therapy with antibiotics in the future difficult.
Q: Can the Polytuff injection be taken to treat common cold?
A: Common cold is caused by virus infection and not bacteria. Therefore, this medicine will not be effective in treating the cause.
References
- POLYMYXIN B FOR INJECTION USP [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 29 March 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/060716s018lbl.pdf
- DailyMed - POLYMYXIN B- polymyxin b sulfate injection [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 29 March 2022]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=132fe072-9c9a-4c56-9004-c27ee6a467ae
Product Details
Brand
POLYTUFF
Expires on or After
05/08/2024
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