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Coly-Mycin M: Dosage and Side Effects by Gwyn Rosales is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Colistimethate sodium is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, causing cell death. Common side effects include dizziness, fever, and nausea. The drug must be administered carefully in patients with impaired kidney function due to the risk of toxicity. Nurses should monitor patients for neurologic symptoms and diarrhea while on the drug.

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Gwyn Rosales

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