Antibiotics · Polymyxin
Colistin (Colistimethate)
Dose
Load 9 million IU IV then 4.5 million IU q12h; adjust by renal function.
Use
Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative infection — usually part of combination therapy.
Monitoring
Daily creatinine, neurological status, drug levels where available.
Side effects
- • Nephrotoxicity
- • Neurotoxicity, paraesthesia
- • Neuromuscular blockade
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
