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Colistin

Generic Name
Colistin
Brand Names
Cortisporin-TC
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C52H98N16O13
CAS Number
1066-17-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Z67X93HJG1

Overview

Cyclic polypeptide antibiotic from Bacillus colistinus. It is composed of Polymyxins E1 and E2 (or Colistins A, B, and C) which act as detergents on cell membranes. Colistin is less toxic than Polymyxin B, but otherwise similar; the methanesulfonate is used orally.

Background

Cyclic polypeptide antibiotic from Bacillus colistinus. It is composed of Polymyxins E1 and E2 (or Colistins A, B, and C) which act as detergents on cell membranes. Colistin is less toxic than Polymyxin B, but otherwise similar; the methanesulfonate is used orally.

Indication

For the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of certain gram-negative bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Associated Conditions

  • Ear infection bacterial
  • External ear infection NOS

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Posted
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2016/06/20
Phase 3
Terminated
2016/02/17
Phase 4
Completed
Tunis University
2015/12/02
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
2015/10/09
N/A
Completed
Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
2015/06/16
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Stephen Harbarth
2015/04/03
Phase 1
Completed
2014/06/13
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
2014/04/21
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
2014/03/07
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
2013/10/28
Phase 3
Completed

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