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Polymyxin B Drug Center

Polymyxin B (polymyxin b sulfate) is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, meningitis, blood infections, and eye infections. It is an antibiotic. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, or temporary eye stinging/burning/redness/itchiness or temporary blurred vision if used as eye drops.

Polymyxin B dose is determined by a doctor, based on the condition being treated. It may be injected into a vein, muscle, or the spinal fluid or into the area around the eye (subconjunctival sac). It can also be prepared as eye drops. Polymyxin B may interact with other drugs that can harm the kidneys or nerves (e.g., cisplatin, colistin, high-dose aspirin, aminoglycosides such as amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Polymyxin B should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk when used in the eye. It is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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