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Medicine Details

Polytuff 500000IU Injection

Manufacturer: Abbott

Salt Composition: Polymyxin B (500000IU)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections Polytuff 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered at home. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Polytuff 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the body. It works by killing and stopping the growth of bacteria that cause these problems. It is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. Polytuff 500000IU Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should get the injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like anaphylactic reaction, kidney damage, neurotoxicity, fever, or pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. 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 will not go away. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic or have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor kidney function.

How to Use: Polytuff 500000IU Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Safety Advice:

If Missed: vial of 1 Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Side Effects: Fever | Kidney damage | Neurotoxicity | Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Alcohol Interaction: SAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR