Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate and Leuprolide Acetate

• 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. This medicine 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 this medicine will do as well as the risks of taking it .

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: leuprolide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Eligard, Lupron Depot, Lupron, Lupron Depot-Ped, Lupron Depot-Gyn, Viadur

Lanreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Lanreotide is used in adults to treat:

• acromegaly that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation;

• carcinoid syndrome; or

• a certain type of pancreatic or digestive tract tumor that may spread to other parts of the body.

Lanreotide is sometimes given after other treatments have failed.

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