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Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone safely.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone on the Liver?
Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone.
Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone with alcohol will be.
Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
Take Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
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