Chloramphenicol
Chemical Structure
Chloramphenicol
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Pharmacopeia
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IP/BP/EP/USP
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CAS Number
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56-75-7
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Therapeutic Use
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Anti Bacterial
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Summary
Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as meningitis, typhoid fever, and eye or ear infections. It is reserved for severe infections where other, safer antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated due to its risk of serious side effects.
