Introduction to Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

It is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of medications known as polymyxins.

  • It acts by disrupting the outer protective layer of specific bacteria, causing damage to their structure. 
  • This disruption weakens the bacteria, ultimately leading to their destruction and elimination from the body.

Safety Advice for Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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No harmful side effects; consuming alcohol alongside medicine is considered safe without adverse reactions.

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Unsafe during pregnancy; consult your doctor to evaluate potential risks and benefits before prescribing medicine.

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Likely safe during breastfeeding; adhere to prescribed guidelines to ensure minimal risk to the baby with medicine.

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Use medicine cautiously in kidney disease; consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments and personalized advice.

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Limited information available for liver disease; consult your doctor before using medicine for proper guidance.

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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.

How Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension works

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.

How To Use Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • Follow your doctor's guidance on it's use.
  • It is available in different forms, including tablets and liquid solutions .
  • Swallow the tablet whole and measure the liquid medicine with the provided device.
  • While you can take it with or without food, it's recommended to take this medicine at a consistent time for better results.

Special Precautions About Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • It is known for its potential to cause nephrotoxicity (kidney damage) and neurotoxicity (damage to the nervous system).
  • Concurrent use of other nephrotoxic medications or substances may increase the risk of kidney damage.
  • Notify your doctors about all the medications you are using.

Benefits Of Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • Treats bacterial infections effectively.
  • Targets stomach and intestinal infections.
  • Works by killing infection-causing bacteria.

Side Effects Of Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Kidney damage

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

  • If you miss a dose, take it when you remember. 
  • If your next dose is close, skip the missed one and stay on your regular schedule.
  • Avoid taking two doses at once. 
  • Consult your doctor for guidance on managing missed doses effectively.

Health And Lifestyle

Aim to limit your consumption of foods and beverages high in calcium. Steer clear of alcohol consumption. Increase your intake of foods high in fiber. Therefore, after taking an antibiotic treatment, eating foods high in fiber may help reestablish healthy gut bacteria. You should incorporate whole grains in your diet, such as brown rice and whole-grain bread.

Drug Interaction

  • Gentamicin - Antibiotic
  • Neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., Succinylcholine)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Magnesium
  • Alcohol

Disease Explanation

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Bacterial infection is defined as infection in which bacteria enter into the body and multiply themselves and harm the body tissues and organs.

FAQ's on Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Monday, 12 August, 2024

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Lamycin-DS Oral Suspension

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