Chloramphenicol drops are one of the forms of release of the drug chloramphenicol, which is an antibiotic with a wide range of applications, and the antibiotic is strong and effective, since it is used with an important caveat, that is, in cases where other drugs have been ineffective in fighting certain bacteria . Consider, for the treatment of which such eye drops are indicated.
Chloramphenicol eye drops: indications
Drops are used in the treatment of various kinds of eye infections (in particular, conjunctivitis - inflammation of the outer shell of the eye, and blepharitis - inflammation of the edges of the eyelids), and also for prophylactic purposes aimed at preventing the development of the above ailments.
Having a bacteriostatic effect, chloramphenicol drops instilled in the eyes reliably inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. At the same time, the therapeutic concentration of the drug when administered locally is created in the vitreous body (a transparent mass that fills the entire cavity of the eyeball), a transparent ocular membrane (cornea), and a membrane of iridescent, watery moisture. However, drops do not penetrate the lens itself.
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Before prescribing a patient's topical chloramphenicol in the form of eye drops, it is necessary to determine how susceptible to this antibiotic is the microflora that caused the person to have the disease.
As a rule, in the treatment of eye diseases (blepharitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis), a 0.25% or 1% solution of the chloramphenicol antibiotic is used. In the case of the development of an infectious eye disease such as trachoma, which often leads to blindness, locally 1-10% liniment is used.
Chloramphenicol drops : contraindications
For drops with chloramphenicol there are the same contraindications as for other forms of release of this antibiotic. In no case should you engage in uncontrolled intake of drops and use them in the treatment of mild forms of infectious processes, especially when it comes to small patients.
Do not use drops for sore throats, colds, acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, as well as pregnant, lactating and infants.
An antibiotic is not prescribed in parallel with those products that inhibit hematopoiesis (cytostatics, pyrazodone derivatives, sulfonamides). Due to the fact that there is a risk of metabolic changes, this antibiotic should not be used in conjunction with butamide, diphenin, barbiturates, neodikumarin.
Chloramphenicol is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to an antibiotic, inhibited hematopoiesis, as well as skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections of the epidermis.
With caution, such an antibiotic should be used if the patient has a history of allergic reactions to medications in the history of his illness (history).
Drops with chloramphenicol: side effects
When instilled in the eyes of chloramphenicol, local allergic reactions may occur.
Chloramphenicol drops: use in veterinary medicine
In addition to the fact that this antibiotic is effective for treating eye diseases in humans, it is often prescribed by veterinarians for four-legged patients, who also suffer from conjunctivitis and other infections. It should be remembered that the contraindications and side effects of the drops remain the same as described above. Therefore, no matter how you like to cure your dog or cat as soon as possible, it is better not to use the drug yourself. Only a qualified veterinarian can give the correct information about how, how much, and at what dosage to treat the animal with such a strong antibiotic as chloramphenicol.