👉 Colistin is a synthetic bacterial drug that was developed by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. It is used to treat bacterial infections in children and adults, including pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract infections. The colistin compound has been shown to be effective at killing gram-negative bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, which are responsible for many hospital-acquired infections. However, it has also been found to have off-target effects on other bacteria, particularly