Colistin Sulfate

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Colistin Sulfate Definition

Cyclic polypeptide antibiotic from Bacillus colistinus. It is composed of Polymyxins E1 and E2 (or Colistins A, B, and C) which act as detergents on cell membranes. Colistin is less toxic than Polymyxin B, but otherwise similar; the methanesulfonate is used orally. (Medical Dictionary Online)

Colistin Sulfate Synonyms

Colistin Sulfate, COLISTIN SULFATE, Coly-Mycin S, Polymixin E

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