Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Polymyxin B Injection
Polymyxin B Injection
| Generic name | Polymyxin B sulfate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antibiotic (polypeptide antibiotic) |
| Forms | Injection (powder in a vial for making a solution) |
Polymyxin B is a polypeptide antibiotic that belongs to a family of five related compounds (Polymyxin A-E). It is used to treat serious bacterial infections and is often reserved as a last option when other antibiotics do not work, because it can be hard on the kidneys and nerves.
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