Can I take Balsalazide with Colistimethate?

Drug Interactions Certain other antibiotics (aminoglycosides and polymyxin) have also been reported to interfere with the nerve transmission at the neuromuscular junction. Based on this reported activity, they should not be given concomitantly with Colistimethate for Injection, USP except with the greatest caution. Curariform muscle relaxants (e.g.

This is general interaction text from the label of a product that contains Colistimethate. It does not mention Balsalazide, so it does not show how Balsalazide and Colistimethate affect each other. The verdict above comes from the GoDavaii interaction dataset. Ask your pharmacist to check both medicines' labels before you combine them.

Questions to ask your pharmacist

• Does Balsalazide change how Colistimethate works, or the other way round?
• Should I take Balsalazide and Colistimethate at different times of day?
• Which side effects should I watch for while taking both?
• Is there a better option if this combination does not suit me?

• Always tell your doctor/pharmacist about ALL medicines you take - prescriptions, OTC, supplements, and herbal products.
• Keep a current medicine list with doses and timings - photo on your phone is enough.
• Read medicine labels for timing (with food / empty stomach) before combining.
• Even 'safe' combinations need monitoring - note any unusual symptoms in the first few days.
• Use GoDavaii AI to double-check before adding any new medicine, supplement, or desi ilaaj.