Description
Product Name: Chloramphenicol
Product Form: Drops
Manufactured By: JAWA Pharmaceuticals (PVT) LTD
Generic Category: Antibiotic
Ingredients: 5mg/mL chloramphenicol
Description:
Chloramphenicol is a medicine that is used to treat and handle over-the-counter ear infections like bacterial conjunctivitis and otitis externa. People have also used it to treat cholera and typhoid.
Key Features:
Indications:
When other antibiotics don’t work or aren’t available, chloramphenicol is usually the only choice for treating serious bacterial illnesses.
Mode of Action:
Chloramphenicol stops bacteria from making proteins by attaching to ribosomes, which are needed for protein production. This interferes with the growth of germs or kills them.
Side Effects:
Chloramphenicol may cause side effects like sickness, vomiting, diarrhea, and a drop in red or white blood cells, just like any other medicine. You should tell your doctor about any serious or odd side effects.
Precautions:
Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or prior bone marrow disorders should not use it. Children and pregnant women should be careful because there are risks.
Resistance:
Adherence to the recommended dosage and completion of therapy are crucial. Because of preventing bacterial antibiotic resistance caused by overuse or misuse of antibiotics like chloramphenicol.
Uses:
- Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections.
- Antibacterial: It inhibits bacterial growth, making it effective against a wide range of bacterial species.
Price in Pakistan:
Prices can differ, so check with nearby pharmacies or internet merchants.
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