Is chloramphenicol good for diabetes patients?
Question posted by Pulis on 16 Jan 2025
Last updated on 16 January 2025 by masso
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Uses of Chloramphenicol:
It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Warning
Very bad and sometimes deadly blood problems have happened with chloramphenicol. This may cause more chance of getting an infection, bleeding problems, or slow healing. Aplastic anemia that happened with chloramphenicol has led to a certain kind of cancer (leukemia). Blood problems have happened after both short-term use and long-term use. Have your blood work checked while taking chloramphenicol. Talk with your doctor.
Source and more information: https://www.drugs.com/cdi/chloramphenicol.html
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- Chloramphenicol uses and safety info
- Chloramphenicol prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Chloramphenicol (detailed)
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