Appropriate use of colistin in neonates, infants and children Interim guidance (2024) Vindana Chibabhai

Description

This guideline provides interim recommendations for the appropriate use of colistin (polymyxin E) in neonates, infants, and children to treat bacterial infections. It details the antibiotic’s forms (colistin sulphate and colistimethate sodium), mechanism of action, and issues related to intrinsic and acquired resistance in Gram-negative bacteria.