Description
A prodrug for colistin (also known as polymyxin E), an antibiotic that is effective against most Gram-negative bacteria but suffers from nephro- and neurotoxicity; used against infections caused by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria
Formal name: colistimethate, pentasodium salt
Synonyms: Colimycin M|Polymyxin E sodium methanesulfonate
Molecular weight: 1,749.80
CAS: 8068-28-8
Purity:
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Antibiotics||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation||Research Area|Infectious Disease|Bacterial Diseases