Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate
Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used primarily for treating serious bacterial infections when other less toxic antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated. It is administered intravenously and is particularly useful for infections caused by Salmonella, Haemophilus influenzae, and certain meningitis-causing bacteria. Due to potentially serious side effects, it is typically reserved for life-threatening infections in clinical settings.
A potent broad-spectrum antibiotic reserved for serious infections when safer alternatives aren't suitable, known for significant bone marrow toxicity risks.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 47998
- Generic
- Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats serious bacterial infections including typhoid fever, bacterial meningitis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and severe infections caused by Salmonella, Haemophilus influenzae, or anaerobic bacteria when other antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated.
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis by preventing peptide bond formation. This bacteriostatic action stops bacterial growth and replication, allowing the immune system to clear the infection.
Requires regular blood monitoring due to risk of dose-dependent and idiosyncratic bone marrow toxicity (including aplastic anemia). Use with extreme caution in neonates (risk of gray baby syndrome). Must be dosed based on weight and renal/hepatic function. Should only be used when clinically indicated due to serious potential adverse effects.
Official drug label
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