Colina 1MIU Injection
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Product introduction
Colina 1MIU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body. It is commonly used for critically ill patients admitted to the hospital.
Colina 1MIU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor based on the severity and type of infection you have. Get the injection regularly for as long as your doctor has prescribed to get maximum benefits.
Common side effects of this medicine include gastrointestinal upset, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, fever, rash, and paresthesia. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function and the level of the medicine in your blood.
Uses of Colina Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Side effects of Colina Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Colina
- Slurred speech
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Vertigo
- Rash
- Fever
- Generalized itching
- Red spots or bumps
- Increased blood urea nitrogen
- Increased creatinine level in blood
- Decreased creatinine clearance
- Respiratory distress
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Renal toxicity
- Decreased urinary volume
How to use Colina Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Colina Injection works
Colina 1MIU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Colina 1MIU Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Colina 1MIU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colina 1MIU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Colina 1MIU Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Colina 1MIU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colina 1MIU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colina 1MIU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Colina 1MIU Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- It is given by injection or drip (infusion) into a vein usually over 30-60 minutes.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the level of the medicine in your blood.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
What should I tell my doctor before taking Colina 1MIU Injection?
Before taking Colina 1MIU Injection, 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.
How is Colina 1MIU Injection administered?
Colina 1MIU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Colina 1MIU Injection.
Who should not use Colina 1MIU Injection?
Use of Colina 1MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colina 1MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colina 1MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Can I take Colina 1MIU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colina 1MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Colina 1MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Is Colina 1MIU Injection safe?
Colina 1MIU Injection 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 doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Colina 1MIU Injection?
Before taking Colina 1MIU Injection, 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.
How is Colina 1MIU Injection administered?
Colina 1MIU Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Colina 1MIU Injection.
Who should not use Colina 1MIU Injection?
Use of Colina 1MIU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Colina 1MIU Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Colina 1MIU Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Can I take Colina 1MIU Injection in pregnancy?
Enough evidence is not available to provide clarity on the use of Colina 1MIU Injection in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Colina 1MIU Injection. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Is Colina 1MIU Injection safe?
Colina 1MIU Injection 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 doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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Country of origin: India
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