Maxamycetin (Chloramphenicol)
Brand Name: Maxamycetin
Generic Name: Chloramphenicol
Manufacturer/Agent: Macs Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: ear drops
Strength: 1% 10ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 15.00
Retail Price: @ KES 20.00
Class: Antibacterials: Chloramphenicol (Anti-infectives)
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Molecular Formulae: C11H12CL2N2O5 = 323.1
Precautions: Hypersensitivity. associated with serious haematological side effects and should be reserved for serious infections.
Indications/Uses: Serious bacterial infections such as meningitis, brain abscess and typhoid fever when other antibiotics are not suitable, rickettsial infections; 12.5mg/kg qid, on empty stomach.
Interactions: Decreased effect: phenytoin, rifampicin. increases serum levels of phenytoin, warfarin.
Side Effects: Dose-dependent blood disorders. rarely; aplastic anaemia. overdose may lead to grey syndrome. nausea. vomiting.bone marrow suppresion.leukaemia.