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J0720 Chloramphenicol sodium injec

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Also known as: chloramphenicol sodium, broad-spectrum antibiotic, historic antibiotic

Chloramphenicol sodium injection for intravenous administration, a broad-spectrum antibiotic for serious infections including bacterial meningitis.

Clinical Context

Broad-spectrum antibiotic with excellent cerebrospinal fluid penetration, useful for meningitis when beta-lactam allergy exists. Reserved use due to risk of bone marrow suppression.

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Specialties

infectious diseaseneurologycritical care

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