Polymyxins

Polymyxins are antibiotics derived from naturally occurring bacteria, and are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. They work by damaging the cell walls of the bacteria, leading to the death of the organism. Polymyxins are often used to treat infections that are resistant to other antibiotics, and are particularly effective against Gram-negative bacteria. They are also increasingly being used to treat skin and eye infections, lung and urinary infections, and even some types of food poisoning. Polymyxins are unique in their ability to target and kill a wide range of bacteria, making them an important tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections.