| Drug Name |
Chloramphenicol |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00430 |
| Description |
An antibiotic first isolated from cultures of _Streptomyces venequelae_ in 1947 but now produced synthetically. It has a relatively simple structure and was the first broad-spectrum antibiotic to be discovered. It acts by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and is mainly bacteriostatic. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p106) |
| Indications and Usage |
Used in treatment of cholera, as it destroys the vibrios and decreases the diarrhea. It is effective against tetracycline-resistant vibrios. It is also used in eye drops or ointment to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. |
| Marketing Status |
Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
D06AX02; D10AF03; G01AA05; J01BA01; S01AA01; S02AA01; S03AA08 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00446
|
| KEGG ID |
D00104
|
| MeSH ID |
D002701
|
| PubChem ID |
5959
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0X6IU
|
| NDC Product Code |
59929-783; 62991-1031; 53069-0010; 38779-0203; 51927-0214; 71052-687; 72969-011; 66478-0155; 64677-0002; 79572-005 |
| Synonyms |
Chloramphenicol | Kloramfenikol | Cloranfenicol | Chlornitromycin | Chlorocid | Amphenicol | Amphenicols | Ophthochlor | Syntomycin | Levomycetin | Chloromycetin | Detreomycin |
