Chloromycetin
Utilized to relieve severe bacterial infections, formulated to target bacterial protein synthesis.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Kemicetine
- Therapeutic class
Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Amphenicol Antibiotic
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol; porphyria; bone marrow depression
- Precautions and warnings
monitor blood counts regularly; avoid prolonged use
- Minor side effects
blurred vision; nausea
- Moderate side effects
diarrhoea; skin rash
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
rapid
- Duration
course duration
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool dry place.
- Drug interactions
warfarin; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in neonates.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid near term. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
aplastic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention; bone marrow suppression — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to relieve severe bacterial infections, formulated to target bacterial protein synthesis.
Mechanism of action
Chloramphenicol binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting the activity of peptidyl transferase, which prevents the formation of peptide bonds and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
Chloromycetin
Utilized to relieve severe bacterial infections, formulated to target bacterial protein synthesis.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Chloramphenicol
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Available option
- 180 tablets - 250 mg113-250-mg-2462