[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. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0009316 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: POLYMYXIN
[AM900] ANTI-INFECTIVES, OTHER
TO BE DELETED INGREDIENT PREPARATIONS
Relation/CHD: colistimethate
COLISTIN SULFATE