acostin 4.5million iu injection - Colistin Sulphate (4.5Million IU) medicine

Acostin 4.5Million IU Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
โš ๏ธ Nephrotoxicity Risk ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is acostin 4.5million iu injection used for?

Acostin 4.5Million IU Injection contains Colistin Sulphate, a polymyxin antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, leading to cell death. It is typically used in hospital settings for infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis.

  • Generic Name: Colistin Sulphate (4.5Million IU)
  • Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.

๐Ÿ’Š acostin 4.5million iu injection Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Colistin Sulphate (4.5Million IU)
Brand Nameacostin 4.5million iu injection
ManufacturerSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassCell membrane active agent
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acostin 4.5million iu injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acostin 4.5million iu injection

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Kidney damage

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Neuromuscular blocking agents Major Increased neuromuscular blockade
Aminoglycosides Major Increased nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Cephalosporins Moderate Increased nephrotoxicity

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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