Chloramphenicol

Generic Name: Chloramphenicol Injection
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Chloramphenicol is used for:

Treating serious infections caused by certain bacteria.

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic. It works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Chloramphenicol if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Chloramphenicol
• you have previously had serious side effects from Chloramphenicol
• you have a low white or red blood cell count or decreased blood platelets
• you have a minor infection such as a cold, flu, throat infection, or you are using Chloramphenicol to prevent a bacterial infection
• you are taking other medicines that may decrease your bone marrow (eg, cancer chemotherapy); check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your other medicines may decrease your bone marrow

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Chloramphenicol :

Some medical conditions may interact with Chloramphenicol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have anemia, bone marrow problems, liver disease, or kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Chloramphenicol . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased
• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased.
• Medicines that may decrease your bone marrow (eg, cancer chemotherapy ) because the risk of serious side effects, such as low blood platelet levels and low white blood cell counts, may be increased; check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may decrease your bone marrow

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Chloramphenicol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.