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Gufic Criti Care

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About Guficol 2miu Injection

Guficol 2miu Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Guficol 2miu Injection does not work against infections caused by a virus.

Guficol 2miu Injection contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damaging bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.

Take Guficol 2miu Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Guficol 2miu Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, stomach upset, tingling, or difficulty in breathing. Most of these side effects of Guficol 2miu Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Guficol 2miu Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney problems, or porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection. Special care should be taken in new-born and premature babies as kidneys are not developed fully. Drive only if you are alert as Guficol 2miu Injection may cause confusion, vision problems, or dizziness.  If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection so that the dose may be reduced accordingly.

Uses of Guficol 2miu Injection

Several bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Guficol 2miu Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Guficol 2miu Injection contains Colistimethate, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that is active against gram-negative bacteria. Guficol 2miu Injection binds to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria. Guficol 2miu Injection is used when other antibiotics are not suitable.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Guficol 2miu Injection

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach upset
  • Tingling
  • Difficulty in breathing

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Guficol 2miu Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney problems, or porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection. Special care should be taken in new-born and premature babies as kidneys are not developed fully. Drive only if you are alert as Guficol 2miu Injection may cause confusion, vision problems, or dizziness. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Inform your anesthetist that you are taking Guficol 2miu Injection as it may increase the effects of muscle relaxants used in general anesthesia. You are recommended to complete the full course of Guficol 2miu Injection as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ColistinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Guficol 2miu Injection along with BCG vaccine can reduce the treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Guficol 2miu Injection with BCG vaccine is avoided as it may lead to an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it.
ColistinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Atracurium with Guficol 2miu Injection can increase the risk of Atracurium side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Atracurium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, slurred speech, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinPipecuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Pipecuronium bromide with Guficol 2miu Injection may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and pipecuronium bromide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, Rash, Dizziness, or Fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Combining Guficol 2miu Injection with Iohexol can increase the effect or side effects of Iohexol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Iohexol, you can take these medicines if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinStreptomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Streptomycin with Guficol 2miu Injection may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Streptomycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Guficol 2miu Injection with Everolimus can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Everolimus, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, or weakness, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColistinAmikacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Coadministration of Guficol 2miu Injection with Amikacin can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Amikacin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinNeomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Combining Guficol 2miu Injection with Neomycin can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Neomycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, Rash, Dizziness, or Fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinAdefovir dipivoxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Combining Guficol 2miu Injection with Adefovir dipivoxil may decrease Guficol 2miu Injection's excretion rate, which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Adefovir dipivoxil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ColistinVecuronium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Guficol 2miu Injection:
Using Vecuronium with Guficol 2miu Injection can make Vecuronium more effective in therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Guficol 2miu Injection and Vecuronium, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience an upset stomach, rash, dizziness, or fever, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Guficol 2miu Injection to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Guficol 2miu Injection.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

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FAQs

Guficol 2miu Injection contains Colistimethate, an antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, damages bacterial cell membranes and kills bacteria.

You are not recommended to take Guficol 2miu Injection with gentamicin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as kidney problems, hearing loss or respiratory depression especially in elderly people and in those who have preexisting kidney disease or who are dehydrated. However, please consult your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection with other medicines.

Guficol 2miu Injection may cause dizziness as a common side effect. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Guficol 2miu Injection. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Guficol 2miu Injection should be used with caution in patients receiving dialysis (the process of filtration and purification of blood using a machine). Therefore, if you are receiving dialysis, please inform your doctor before taking Guficol 2miu Injection so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to take Guficol 2miu Injection with extreme caution if you have kidney disease as it may worsen the condition. Regular monitoring of kidney functioning is recommended while taking Guficol 2miu Injection. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking Guficol 2miu Injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMIKACIN
  • NETILIMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor the levels of Guficol 2miu Injection in blood and kidney functioning.
  • Inform your anaesthetist that you are taking Guficol 2miu Injection as it may increase the effects of muscle relaxants used in general anaesthesia.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have cell wall). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.

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