It is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of medications known as polymyxins.
No harmful side effects; consuming alcohol alongside medicine is considered safe without adverse reactions.
Unsafe during pregnancy; consult your doctor to evaluate potential risks and benefits before prescribing medicine.
Likely safe during breastfeeding; adhere to prescribed guidelines to ensure minimal risk to the baby with medicine.
Use medicine cautiously in kidney disease; consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments and personalized advice.
Limited information available for liver disease; consult your doctor before using medicine for proper guidance.
Does not seem to impair the driving ability; it is better to avoid driving if you experience any symptoms that disturb your concentration and focus.
Colistin Sulphate, an antibiotic, disrupts bacterial cell membranes, exerting a bactericidal effect. It is effective against a range of gram-negative bacteria, particularly in treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant strains. The medication helps combat bacterial growth by interfering with membrane integrity, leading to bacterial cell death.
Bacterial infection is defined as infection in which bacteria enter into the body and multiply themselves and harm the body tissues and organs.
Lamycin is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lamycin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Before taking Lamycin, you must tell your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your kidneys or lungs (such as asthma). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Lamycin is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctors instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
If you forget a dose of Lamycin, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Lamycin in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Lamycin. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Use of Lamycin should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lamycin or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Lamycin for the first time, consult your doctor.
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