Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate and Subvenite

• 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: lamotrigine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Lamictal, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite, Lamictal, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Lamictal CD, LaMICtal Starter Kit, LaMICtal ODT Patient Titration Kit, LaMICtal XR Patient Titration Kit, LamoTRIgine Starter Kit, Subvenite Starter Kit

Subvenite is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.

Subvenite is used alone or with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children. This medicine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Immediate-release Subvenite can be used in children as young as 2 years old when it is given as part of a combination of seizure medications. However, this form should not be used as a single medication in a child or teenager who is younger than 16 years old.

Extended-release Subvenite is for use only in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

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