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compositionComposition:COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM-3MILLIONIU
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Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Colistimethate Sodium.  It effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, it destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection. Common side effects of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection may include injection site reactions, renal damage, visual disturbances, GI disturbances, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and muscle weakness.
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM-3MILLIONIU

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Converge Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection contains Colistimethate Sodium. Colistimethate Sodium effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects like injection site reactions, renal damage, visual disturbances, GI disturbances, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and muscle weakness. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know.

Before receiving Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection can cause blurred vision and dizziness in some people; if this occurs, do not drive or operate tools or machinery. It is recommended not to consume any alcoholic beverages while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed use of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is as follows:

  • Treat severe bacterial infections: Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is an antibiotic from the polymyxin class, used to combat serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Acinetobacter baumannii.

Key Benefits

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection contains Colistimethate Sodium. Colistimethate Sodium, also known as polymyxin E, is an antibiotic medication used as a last-resort treatment for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections. Colistimethate Sodium essentially solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection kills the bacteria and effectively treats the infection. In addition, it can also treat infectious diarrhoea and urinary tract infections.

Directions for Use

  • Your doctor will determine the dosage and frequency depending on your condition.
  • Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection Works

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection contains Colistimethate Sodium. Colistimethate Sodium effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.
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Alcohol

Caution

Limit alcohol consumption while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection should not be used in pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection should not be used in nursing mothers unless necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection.

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Driving

Caution

You may have side effects like visual disturbances and dizziness after taking Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection that may make you unfit to drive or operate machinery. Hence, do not drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Inform your doctor before receiving Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection in patients with severe kidney disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection if you have a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age and condition of your child.

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Heart

Caution

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection should be used cautiously in heart patients due to risks like irregular heartbeat and neuromuscular effects. Always consult your doctor before use and ensure close monitoring during treatment.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients may receive Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, but only with caution due to higher risk of kidney toxicity and nerve effects. Close monitoring is essential to ensure safe and effective treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection

As Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection may cause paraesthesia, lethargy, confusion, ataxia, dizziness, apnoea, possible respiratory arrest, and acute renal failure.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection in fighting off infections.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection to start to work: The exact onset time of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection has not been clinically established. The time for which the effects of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection last: The duration of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection

As this medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, please inform your physician. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before receiving Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection. Also, inform your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle disorder), and porphyria (a blood disorder). Do not abruptly discontinue taking the prescription since this may result in antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is known to interact with selective skeletal muscle relaxants (e.g. cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone), antifungals (e.g. amphotericin B) and aminoglycosides (e.g. capreomycin, vancomycin)

Drug-Food Interactions: Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is known to interact with alcohol and Grapefruit.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is known to interact with disease conditions, including kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), and porphyria (a blood disorder).

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ColistinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Coadministration of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection along with BCG vaccine can reduce the treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection with BCG vaccine is avoided as it may lead to an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
ColistinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Coadministration of Atracurium with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection can increase the risk of Atracurium side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Atracurium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, slurred speech, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinGentamicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Co-administration of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection with Gentamicin can increase the levels and risk of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Gentamicin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience weight gain or loss suddenly, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinStreptomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Coadministration of Streptomycin with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Streptomycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinCisatracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Coadministration of Cisatracurium with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection may increase the risk of side effects of Cisatracurium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction of Cisatracurium with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, Rash, Dizziness, Slurred speech, Vertigo, or Fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Combining Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection with Iohexol can increase the effect or side effects of Iohexol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Iohexol, you can take these medicines if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinAmikacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Coadministration of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection with Amikacin can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Amikacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinVecuronium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Using Vecuronium with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection can make Vecuronium more effective in therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Vecuronium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinPancuronium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Using Pancuronium with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Pancuronium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinSuxamethonium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection:
Using Suxamethonium together with Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection may increase the effects of Suxamethonium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection and Suxamethonium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, Rash Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) Dizziness Slurred speech Vertigo, or Fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is used to treat Bacterial infections.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection contains Colistimethate Sodium. Colistimethate Sodium effectively solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection destroys the bacteria and successfully treats the infection.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is contraindicated in people with Hypersensitivity to any component in Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection. Besides this, it is also contraindicated to use in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle disorder).
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection contains Colistimethate Sodium. It is an antibiotic medication used when other drugs or therapy are ineffective. Colistimethate Sodium essentially solubilizes the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in bacterial cell death. As a result, Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection kills the bacteria and effectively treats the infection. In addition, it can also treat infectious diarrhoea and urinary tract infections.
Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids indigestion.
After taking an antibiotic, you may need to wait up to three hours to eat or drink dairy products, including milk and butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.
Before taking Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection, inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes muscle weakness), porphyria (a blood disorder), or asthma. These conditions may affect your treatment or require special monitoring.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is prescribed during pregnancy only if your doctor thinks that the benefits are greater than the potential risks. The safety of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection during pregnancy has not been fully established. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection if you are pregnant.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is safe when used as per the dose and duration advised by a doctor.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection is effective when taken as per the doses prescribed by your doctor. Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection should be administered under medical supervision for optimal results.
If you forget to take a dose of Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection consult your healthcare provider for advice. Your doctor will guide you on the appropriate steps, but do not administer an extra dose to make up for the missed one.
Ivistin Ts 3miu Injection causes side effects such as visual disturbances, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, muscle weakness, respiratory insufficiency, and kidney damage. Therefore, please contact a doctor if any of these side effects persist for longer durations.

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Country of origin

India

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7-2-1813,/5/A/1, Vasavi's Central Court, Unit-II , 3rd Floor, Czech Colony, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad - 500018., Telangana state, India.
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