Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension

Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is primarily prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea in infants and children caused by susceptible organisms, especially E. coli and Shigella, however, other agents are preferred; treatment of superficial infections of the external ear canal and of mastoidectomy and fenestration cavities.

Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is an antibiotic which treats bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is a very effective medicine to treat infections of the stomach and the intestine caused by sensitive gram-negative bacteria. It is also used for performing bowel sterilisation before a surgery.

During your treatment with this medicine, you may experience a few side effects like stomach upset and itching. Serious side effects may include numbness of the arms and legs, confusion, difficulty walking, psychosis, unsteadiness, unexplained fever, seizures, troubled breathing, muscle weakness, dizziness, slurred speech and signs of kidney problems.

You should not take this medicine if you have previously experienced allergies towards any of the ingredients in it or if you suffer from myasthenia gravis (a rare condition where muscle tire very fast), brain toxicity, impaired kidney function or colitis.

This medicine should not be used during a pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Women who are breastfeeding should use it with caution. Medicines like tacrolimus, vancomycin, ethanol estradiol, streptomycin or live cholera vaccine may interfere with the action of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension so make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other medicines.

Your prescription depends on your medical condition and response to treatment. It is recommended to keep taking this medicine for the full prescribed duration. Contact your doctor if you see no improvement in your condition.

• Bowel Sterilization

• Gastrointestinal Infections

• Diarrhoea

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to colistin or any other medicine belonging to polymyxin antibiotic group.

• Myasthenia Gravis

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a rare condition where muscle tire very fast.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Nephrotoxicity

• Kidney Damage

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show its effect is subject to variations and is not clinically established.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be used during a pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with use.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine should be used with caution by women who are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor and discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with use.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is safe to consume alcohol along with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is found that this medicine usually does not affect the patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease, Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult with your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited data is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include mental confusion, difficulty in walking, dizziness, skin irritation etc.

Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension acts as a cationic detergent and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. This results in oozing out of the cell constituent and lysis of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Tacrolimus

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of loss of appetite, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention to the doctor immediately.

  Vancomycin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of loss of appetite, sudden weight gain, and fluid retention to the doctor immediately.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  Use of this medicine may make oral contraceptives less effective. This may result in unintended pregnancies. Other methods of contraceptions should be discussed with the doctor before treatment with colistin is initiated.

  Live cholera vaccine

  Report the use of this medicine before taking a live cholera vaccine. Any live vaccine should be taken 14 days after stopping the use of colistin.

  Streptomycin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment and frequent clinical monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Report incidences of hearing or vision loss to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Disease

  Brain Toxicity

  The injectable form of this medicine should not be used in patients with brain damage, memory problems, anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition.

  Impaired Kidney Function

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a kidney disease. Symptoms of the disease may worsen after the use of colistin. You may need a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring while using this medicine.

  Colitis

  Use of this medicine may cause severe irritation of the stomach and the intestine. Report any instance of colitis in the past or the present to the doctor. Appropriate diagnostic tests and clinical monitoring are advised before starting the treatment course with this medicine.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is a medication which has Colistin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane. Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is used to treat conditions such as Bowel sterilization and Gastrointestinal Infections.

• Ques : What are the uses of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Bowel sterilization and Gastrointestinal Infections. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension which are as follows: Burning or tingling sensation of hands and feet, Visual disturbances, Stomach discomfort and cramps, Nausea or Vomiting, Weakness of arms, hands, legs or feet, Severe difficulty in breathing, Confusion, Blood in urine and stools, and Skin irritation. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Should I use Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally. The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to take this medication at a fixed time in a day. Please consult your doctor before using it.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid while taking Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : You can follow your normal diet under the usage of this medication. Avoidance of any specific food product is not required. Though staying away from practices like drinking and smoking can improve your health.

• Ques : Will Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses. Taking an overdose of this medication may trigger side effects. If the severity of the condition is not reducing with the recommended doses, then consult your doctor for re-examining your condition.

• Ques : What is the half-life of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension?

  Ans : The half-life of Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension is about 5 hours.

• Ques : Should Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension be taken with a meal or without a meal?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension can be taken with a meal or without a meal as its effectiveness does not depend on food.

• Ques : Does Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension cause diarrhea?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension should be used with caution as it can induce diarrhea during or after the treatment.

• Ques : Does Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension lead to drug resistance?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension should be used with caution and completed the duration of the prescription even after the disappearance of the side-effects and symptoms. Not doing so may cause drug resistance and further infection.

• Ques : Is Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension safe to use for people with respiratory paralysis?

  Ans : Walamycin 12.5 MG Suspension should be used with caution in people with respiratory paralysis as it can cause respiratory failure.