Uses / Indications:
Serious bacterial infections that don't respond to safer antibiotics or aren't available, like
Typhoid fever
Brain abscess, meningitis
Infections caused by Rickettsia
Infections that don't need oxygen
Some eye infections, occasionally in topical form
Pregnancy interaction:
Not advised during pregnancy unless no safer option exists.
Paraxin 250mg Capsule can go through the placenta and hurt the infant.
Using it late in pregnancy could lead to "gray baby syndrome," which is very dangerous for neonates.
It should only be used when other antibiotics don't work for life-threatening illnesses.
Expert advice:
Don't take this antibiotic on your own; it's only for certain situations.
Don't give this to babies who are less than a month old or who are born too early.
If you have a fever, sore throat, easy bruising, or bleeding that you can't explain, let your doctor know.
Don't drink alcohol while taking this drug.
You may need to have your blood count checked regularly throughout long-term treatment.
Side Effects:
Normal:
Nausea and throwing up
Diarrhea
Rash on the skin and itching
Pain in the head
Important yet rare:
Bone marrow suppression leads to anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
Gray infant syndrome (in babies)
Long-term usage can cause peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).
Reactions to allergies
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.
Usually taken every 6 to 8 hours, with or without food.
Do not crush or chew; just swallow it with water.
Finish the whole course, even if you feel better.
If you miss a dose, don't double it; just take the following one on time.
How it works:
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that works on a wide range of bacteria.
It stops the synthesis of proteins in bacteria by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.
This kills bacteria that cause infections and keeps them from growing.
Faq for medicine:
Q1. Is it safe to take Paraxin when pregnant? No, only take it if a doctor tells you to.
Q2: Can I take Paraxin when I'm breastfeeding? No, it gets into breast milk and can hurt the baby.
Q3. Does it work against viruses? No, it only acts on infections caused by bacteria.
Q4. Can I stop taking it when I start to feel better?
Medicine interaction:
Warfarin and other blood thinners can make bleeding more likely.
Phenytoin and phenobarbital can modify the amounts of drugs in the body.
Antidiabetics called sulfonylureas can cause low blood sugar.
Other medications that decrease bone marrow, such as chemotherapy and co-trimoxazole, make it more harmful.
Alcohol makes side effects worse.
