Polymyxins

Polymyxin B Sulfate

Products Polymyxin B sulfate is commercially available in the form of eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops. Structure and properties Polymyxin B sulfate is a mixture of sulfates of polypeptides obtained from certain strains of . The major constituent is polymyxin B1 (C56H98N16O13, Mr = 1204 g/mol). Effects Polymyxin B has antibacterial properties. Indications … Polymyxin B Sulfate

Colistimethate

Products Colistimethate is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of a solution for a nebulizer and as a powder for the preparation of an infusion solution for a nebulizer. It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Structure and properties Colistimethate sodium is prepared from colistin by reaction with formaldehyde and sodium … Colistimethate