Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
30387-39-4
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Colistimethate Sodium is a semisynthetic prodrug of polymyxin E, manufactured via methylation of colistin. It serves as a critical intravenous antibiotic for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections.
Requires strict renal monitoring due to nephrotoxicity risks. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C protected from light. Avoid rapid IV administration to prevent neuromuscular blockade.