Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
HIPOLY-B 500000 IU Injection contains Polymyxin B 500,000 Units, a prescription antibiotic belonging to the polymyxin class. It is used under medical supervision for the treatment of serious bacterial infections, particularly infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria. It is generally reserved for situations where other suitable antibiotics may not be effective or appropriate.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of serious bacterial infections
Management of infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria
May be used in severe infections when other antibiotics are unsuitable
Can be used in hospital and critical-care settings according to the doctor's assessment
May be prescribed for certain bloodstream, urinary, respiratory, or other serious bacterial infections depending on the causative organism and susceptibility

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Polymyxin B
Strength: 500,000 Units
Drug class: Polymyxin antibiotic
Dosage form: Injection
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

🔹 How It Works
Polymyxin B acts primarily against susceptible Gram-negative bacteria by interacting with their bacterial cell membranes. This disrupts the integrity of the bacterial membrane and can lead to bacterial cell death.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps treat serious bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms
Provides an option for difficult-to-treat Gram-negative bacterial infections
May be useful when commonly used antibiotics are ineffective or unsuitable
Appropriate for use in hospital settings under close medical supervision
Helps control bacterial infections when prescribed according to culture and susceptibility results

🔹 Dosage and Administration
HIPOLY-B 500000 IU Injection must be administered only by a healthcare professional. The dose, route, frequency, and duration depend on the type and severity of infection, the patient's kidney function, age, and other clinical factors.
Do not self-administer this injection. The complete prescribed course should be followed unless the treating physician advises otherwise.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Possible adverse effects may include:
Kidney impairment or kidney toxicity
Neurological effects
Dizziness or weakness
Fever
Allergic reactions
Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
Kidney function and other relevant clinical parameters may need monitoring during treatment because polymyxin B can cause significant toxicity.

🔹 Precautions
Use HIPOLY-B only under prescription and medical supervision.
Inform your healthcare professional if you have:
Kidney disease or impaired kidney function
A history of neurological disorders
Previous allergy to polymyxin antibiotics
Other medicines that may affect kidney function or the nervous system