Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm

About Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm

Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm Uses

• Typhoid fever
• Bacterial meningitis
• Severe eye infections
• Rickettsial infections
• Serious infections resistant to other antibiotics

Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm Benefits

• Wide coverage against many bacteria types
• Good penetration into the brain and spinal fluid
• Useful option when other antibiotics fail
• Effective against typhoid causing bacteria
• Available at a low cost for hospital use

Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi hospitals keep this injection for typhoid and meningitis cases needing urgent treatment.

Doctors order regular blood tests during treatment because of rare but serious effects on bone marrow.

Hospital staff give this injection under strict supervision, especially in children and elderly patients.

Drug Class

• Broad spectrum antibiotic
• Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor
• Amphenicol class

Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm formula

• Chloramphenicol

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm?

• Administration only in a hospital or clinical setting
• Slow intravenous injection as directed by the doctor
• Dose calculated based on body weight and infection type
• Regular blood monitoring during the treatment course
• Full treatment course as directed by the doctor, without early stopping

Drug Interactions

Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm can interact with several other medicines. A full medical history helps avoid problems.

• Phenytoin: Levels of phenytoin can rise, increasing the risk of side effects.
• Warfarin: The blood thinning effect of warfarin may increase significantly.
• Sulfonylureas: Blood sugar lowering effect can become stronger than normal.
• Bone marrow suppressing drugs: This combination raises the risk of blood disorders.

Risks and warnings

• Bone marrow suppression: This medicine can rarely cause serious blood disorders including aplastic anemia.
• Newborn use: Premature and newborn babies need careful dosing to avoid gray baby syndrome.
• Liver or kidney disease: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver or kidney problems.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pregnancy and breastfeeding use restricted to situations where benefit clearly outweighs risk.

Side Effects

Chlorophenicol Injection 1gm can cause side effects in some patients during treatment.

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Mild fever
• Injection site discomfort

Serious side effects are uncommon but require immediate medical attention.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Signs of severe anemia such as extreme tiredness
• Gray baby syndrome in newborns
• Severe allergic reaction

Storage Conditions

Store below 25 degrees Celsius away from light and moisture. Keep the vial out of reach of children.