Colistin (Link) TM
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Active ingredients: colistin
Pack: Colistin (Link) 150 mg (4.5 million units) powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
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: COLISTIN LINK colistimethate sodium (equivalent to colistin 150 mg, 4,500,000 IU) powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
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Colistin Link Parental is indicated for the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli. It is particularly indicated when the infection is caused by sensitve strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This antibiotic is not indicated for infections due to Proteus and Neisseria. Colistin Link Parental has proven clinically effective in treatment of infections due to the following gram-negative organisms: Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pending results of appropriate bacterialogic cultures and sensitvity tests, Colistin Link Parental may be used to initiate therapy in serious infections that are suspected due to gram-negative organisms.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A fluffy spongy white to slightly yellow powder cake
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- vial of powder 150mg pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
