What group of antibiotics is chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol is a medication used in the management and treatment of superficial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis, and otitis externa. It has also been used for the treatment of typhoid and cholera. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic and is in the class of antimicrobials that inhibits protein synthesis.

What are examples of chloramphenicol?

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• Anthrax.
• Bacterial Infection.
• Brucellosis.
• Cholera.
• Glanders.
• Lemierre’s Syndrome.
• Meningitis.
• Ornithosis.

What drug is chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It’s mainly used to treat eye infections (such as conjunctivitis) and sometimes ear infections. Chloramphenicol comes as eye drops or eye ointment.

What is the other name for chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol is prescription intravenous antibiotic for treatment of serious infections and systemic infections. Chloramphenicol is available under the following different brand names: Chloramphenicol IV and Chloromyectin.

What are the names of the drugs that contain chloramphenicol?

Medications containing chloramphenicol: chloramphenicol systemic. Brand names: Chloromycetin, Chloracol, Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate. Drug class(es): miscellaneous antibiotics. Chloramphenicol systemic is used in the treatment of: Anthrax. Bacterial Infection.

What are the side effects of chloramphenicol in pregnancy?

Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin, Econochlor, Ocu-Chlor [These are discontinued brands in the US]) is an antibiotic prescribed to treat a variety of infections. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, storage, and pregnancy safety information should be reviewed prior to using this medication. What Is a Staph Infection? Symptoms, Pictures

Is it safe to use chloramphenicol for bacterial infections?

There is mixed opinion as to whether chloramphenicol is a drug of choice for bacterial CNS infections but it does achieve high levels in the CNS and has a very broad spectrum.

Where can I buy chloramphenicol in the USA?

Important: The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain chloramphenicol. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.