Chloramphenicol Medication Information
Get detailed information on Chloramphenicol, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Chloramphenicol provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Chloramphenicol Pronunciation : Klor-am-FEN-eh-coal ICD Code : Y40.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- InfectivesTrade Names/Brand Names of Chloramphenicol
India :
Chlorodex |
Curamycin |
D Chlor |
Deximon Eye |
Armycetin (60 ml) |
Chloramphenicol Injection (1g) |
Chlorosun Ear |
Paraxin DPS (0.4%) |
Chemocetin |
Radixin (500 mg)
International :
Chloroptic
Other Name(s) of Chloramphenicol
Chloromycetin InjectionWhy is Chloramphenicol Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infection. It kills or slows the growth of sensitive bacteria.When should Chloramphenicol not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression, who experience severe side effects after taking this medication, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Chloramphenicol?
Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses, may increase to 100 mg/kg/day in more severe infections.Eye Drops: As 0.5% solution: Instill 1 or 2 drops 2 hourly.
How should Chloramphenicol be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
What are the warnings and precautions for Chloramphenicol?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, bone marrow problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
• Newborns may develop with increased risk of gray syndrome with the following symptoms- swelling of the abdomen, pale or blue skin color, vomiting, shock, difficulty breathing, refusal to suck, loose green stools, limp muscles, low temperature; if it is so consult with your doctor.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections.
• Extreme caution needed in children younger than 1 year of age.
• Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Chloramphenicol?
Central Nervous System - Headache, confusion, depression, inflammation of the optic nerve and nerve inflammation.Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, tongue inflammation, mouth ulcer and intestinal inflammation.
Blood - Bone marrow depression and decrease in blood cell counts.
Miscellaneous - Hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, rash, shock, hives and Gray syndrome.
