Colistin
- Generic Name
- Colistin
- Brand Names
- Cortisporin-TC
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C52H98N16O13
- CAS Number
- 1066-17-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Z67X93HJG1
- 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
- Associated Therapies
- -
Efficacy and Safety of Colistin for Therapy of Infections Caused by ESBL Producing K.Pneumoniae or E.Coli
Phase 3
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-03-09
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-05-22
- Lead Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Target Recruit Count
- 152
- Registration Number
- NCT00300560
- Locations
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Division of Infectious disease and Tropical Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand
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