Chloramphenicol Palmitate
Chloramphenicol Palmitate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic prodrug used primarily in pediatric patients for treating serious bacterial infections including meningitis, typhoid fever, and rickettsial infections. It is converted to active chloramphenicol in the body and works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic for serious infections, primarily used in children when safer alternatives are not suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 20767
- Generic
- Chloramphenicol Palmitate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Serious bacterial infections including bacterial meningitis, typhoid fever, rickettsial infections (such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever), and severe eye infections. Typically reserved for cases where safer antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated.
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking peptidyl transferase activity. This bacteriostatic action prevents bacterial growth.
Carries significant risks including bone marrow suppression and potentially fatal aplastic anemia. Gray baby syndrome can occur in neonates. Requires regular blood monitoring during treatment. Use is generally restricted to serious infections due to these safety concerns.
Official drug label
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