1. Can Polymyxin be given in normal saline?
Administration of Polymyxin B intravenously can be done by reconstituting the lyophilized powder (500,000 IU) with sterile water. The infusion of this mixture must be made in 300 to 500 mL solutions of either 0.9% saline or 5% glucose.
2. Is imipenem a Polymyxin?
Polymyxin belongs to a group of cationic polypeptide antibiotics, whereas Imipenem is a beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the subgroup of carbapenems.
3. Does Polymyxin affect human cells?
Polymyxin affects the human cells by reacting with the cell membranes, which can lead to neurotoxicity and kidney damage. The availability of better antibiotics limits the use of Polymyxins.
4. How long does it take for Polymyxin drops to work?
One should notice an improvement within two days for most eye infections. For ear infections, the improvement is visible within a few days.
5. Is Colistin a Polymyxin antibiotic?
Although Colistin and Polymyxin have a similar structure, there are some distinct differences between both formulations. Polymyxin B is administered to a patient intravenously as a sulfate salt, while colistin is administered as a pro-drug in the form of Colistin Methanesulfonate (CMS).
6. Is Polymyxin Penicillin?
Polymyxins are a group of polypeptide antibiotics used to treat various infections caused by gram-negative bacteria, which are resistant to Penicillin and other broad-spectrum antibiotics.
7. Is Polymyxin an Aminoglycoside?
Polymyxin is a polypeptide antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It is recommended only when the patient has developed resistance to less toxic and commonly used antibiotics. Otherwise, Aminoglycoside antibiotics are generally the choice of drugs for treating bacterial infections.
8. Is Polymyxin the same as Polytrim?
POLYTRIM® is a brand name for a sterile antimicrobial solution of Polymyxin B sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution, intended for topical ophthalmic use.
9. Are Polymyxin and Polysporin the same?
Polysporin is the combination of bacitracin and Polymyxin B. These two antibiotics kill bacteria by weakening the bacteria's membrane.
10. Can a pregnant woman take Polymyxin?
Polymyxin B is advised to a pregnant woman by injection only when its benefits outweigh the risks. To date, no harmful effects on the fetus have been observed in animal studies. However, no well-constructive studies have been done on pregnant women.
