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Drug Name: Chloramphenicol

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Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that has been widely used to treat many infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Chloramphenicol belongs to a class of antibacterial drugs called chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol can treat meningitis to simple enteric infections caused a vast variety of bacteria.

Chloramphenicol Uses

Chloramphenicol is a prescription only drug that is available in many forms; eye drops and injectable. Chloramphenicol is chiefly used in the management of typhoid which has been a common problem in the third world countries. Chloramphenicol is also used to treat tetracycline-resistant cholera which is also a notifiable disease. Chloramphenicol can also be indicated in the below-mentioned diseases:-

• Staphylococcus brain abscess
• Meningitis caused by N. meningitidis, H. influenzae and Strep. pneumonia.
• Septicaemia
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever
• Bacterial uveitis
• Bacterial Infections

There are other medical conditions that may be treated by Chloramphenicol depending on the sensitivity of the drug and the doctor's preference and practice.

Chloramphenicol Dosage

Below you will find doses used in the management of various kinds of ailments. When deciding on Chloramphenicol as a primary drug it is important to consider the following:-

• Pregnancy
• Anemia
• Liver diseases
• Kidney problems
• Bone marrow problems

This is necessary to reduce chance of fatalities that may follow Chloramphenicol administration. Chloramphenicol can only be given in a hospital set-up as it is mainly available as an injectable. Always check the color, or precipitate that may form in Chloramphenicol vial if it is expired. Dosage:

• Adults: 50 mg/kg body weight IV every 24 hours given as 4 divided doses
• In severe cases doses can be increased to 100mg/kg body weight IV every 24 hours given as 4 divided doses.
• Children >10 years: 50 mg/ kg body weight IV every 24 hours OR 100 mg/ kg body weight IV every 24 hours in severe cases. These 24 hour doses are both divided to 4 equal doses.

Eye infection:

• Put 2 drops of Chloramphenicol ophthalmic solution in the affected eye every 6 hours for both adults and children.

Chloramphenicol Side Effects

Listed below are side effects that are associated with Chloramphenicol. These side effects may be life-threatening or mild, but medical attention should be sought whenever they occur. Note that these are not all the adverse effects that may occur and whenever you feel unusual report the symptoms to your physician.

• Drowsiness
• Pale skin
• Cold skin and extremities
• Unresponsiveness and lethargy
• Sore throat
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Frequent infections
• Generalized body weakness
• Altered state of consciousness
• Loss of visual acuity
• Peripheral neuritis
• Rashes on the skin
• Uneven breathing
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea and vomiting
• Reduced appetite
• Nausea

Chloramphenicol Interactions

There are a number of drugs when given together with Chloramphenicol they may cause adverse reactions or destroy each other's potency. Such drugs have been detailed below. These drugs have been known to interact with Chloramphenicol. Always make it a point to mention to your doctor any drugs that you intend to use or are using whenever you are on Chloramphenicol medication.

• Acetaminophen
• Hydrocodone
• Brompheniramine
• Chlorpheniramine
• Guaifenesin
• Oxycodone
• Phenylephrine
• Phenylpropanolamine
• Pseudoephedrine
• Ibuprofen
• Cisapride
• Clozapine
• Clodrigel
• Aspirin