Chloramphenicol Oral, Intravenous, Injection and Effient

• 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: prasugrel
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Effient

Effient (prasugrel) helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

Effient is used to prevent blood clots in people with acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing a procedure after a recent heart attack.

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