Colistin Flashcards by Sean Don

Q

What is Polymixin E known as?

A

Colistin

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What should be used for really resistant PEK bugs and SPACE bugs, the “kitchen sink”?

A

Colistin

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Is Colistin Bacteriocidal or Bacteriostatic?

A

Bacteriocidal

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What are the 2 common adverse reactions to Colistin?

A

Nephrotoxicity

Neurotoxicity

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What unique routes of administration are there for Colistin?

A

Nebulization (Inhaled)

Intrathecal (rare)

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In what form is Colistin administered?

A

Pro-drug format as

• Colistimethate sodium (IV)

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What bugs are covered by Colistin?

A

-PAN-RESISTANT G– ORGANISMS

Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter (SPACE)
Resistant PEK bugs (carbapenem resistance Enterobactericae CRE)

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