Chloramphenicol Oral, Intravenous, Injection and Dabigatran

• Generic Name: chloramphenicol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Chloramphenicol is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Chloramphenicol is used to treat serious infections in different parts of the body. It is sometimes given with other antibiotics. However, chloramphenicol should not be used for colds, flu, other virus infections, sore throats or other minor infections, or to prevent infections.

Chloramphenicol should only be used for serious infections in which other medicines do not work. Chloramphenicol may cause some serious side effects, including blood problems and eye problems. Symptoms of the blood problems include pale skin, sore throat and fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, and unusual tiredness or weakness. You and your doctor should talk about the good chloramphenicol will do as well as the risks of taking it .

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: dabigatran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pradaxa

Dabigatran is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. dabigatran is used when the atrial fibrillation is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Dabigatran is also used after hip replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Dabigatran is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

Dabigatran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.