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COLY-MYCIN M (NDA-050108)

(COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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07/03/2025 (SUPPL-41)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

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Electrolyte and Acid/Base Abnormalities

Postmarketing cases of renal tubulopathy (i.e., Pseudo-Bartter syndrome) have been identified with the use of intravenous colistimethate sodium (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). All cases reported hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. Other common findings included hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, increased potassium in the urine, normal serum creatinine, and normal blood pressure. Consider electrolyte monitoring during treatment. Normalization of electrolyte abnormalities may require drug discontinuation.

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6 Adverse Reactions

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

The following adverse reactions have been reported:

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Renal System: electrolyte and acid/base abnormalities (i.e., Pseudo-Bartter syndrome), nephrotoxicity and decreased urine output

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04/14/2017 (SUPPL-33)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

(Additions and/or revisions are underlined)

Nervous System: tingling of extremities and tongue, slurred speech, dizziness, vertigo, paresthesia, and seizures

Body as a Whole: fever and anaphylaxis