Chloramphenicol

What Are The Uses Of Chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol is used for treating a variety of bacterial infection like:

• Meningitis, Cholera
• Plague
• Typhoid fever
• Conjunctivitis (as ophthalmic drops)  

What Are The Side Effects Of Chloramphenicol?

Some people, using may experience:

• Bone marrow suppression
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Aplastic anaemia (rare, but severe)
• Increased risk of leukaemia
•  Temporary burning, blurred vision, stinging, redness may occur when used for an eye infection.

What Are The Contraindications Of Chloramphenicol?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Any eye infection due to virus
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Anaemia
• Radiation therapy