Abstract
Chloramphenicol use has declined in the UK, despite it remaining highly active against a wide range of bacteria. This article will review the activity, pharmacology, toxicology, uses and potential uses of chloramphenicol in an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
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Chloramphenicol / adverse effects
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Chloramphenicol / pharmacology*
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Chloramphenicol / therapeutic use
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Chloramphenicol Resistance
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Humans
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
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Chloramphenicol