Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone 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 + Fluorometholone is used -
Mild
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone on the Kidneys?
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone on the Liver?
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone on the Heart?
Using Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone habit forming or addictive?
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone
It is safe to take Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone.
The dosage of Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone should be taken empty stomach because food may affect absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Chloramphenicol + Fluorometholone 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.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)
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