Brand Name: Chloromycetin Generic Name: Chloramphenicol Indication: External Ear Canal

Brand Name: Chloromycetin Generic Name: Chloramphenicol Indication : External Ear Canal infection (Macrolides) Drug Classification Classification: Antibiotic (Macrolides) Mechanism of Action: Inhibits or destroys bacteria in ear canal. Dosage: Adults and Children: 2-3 drops in ear canal Renall or hepa hepati ticc impa impair irme ment nt,, G6PD G6PD defi defici cien ency cy,, acute cute Special Spec ial Precaut Precaution: ion: Rena intermittent porphyria. Premature Premature and full term infants Pregnancy Risk Category: C Adverse Reaction: EENT: ear itching or burning GU: hemoglobinuria hemoglobinuria Hemat Hematolo ologic gic:: bone bone marro marrow w depre depressi ssion on,, bone bone marro marrow w hypop hypoplas lasia, ia, aplas aplastic tic anemia Metabolic: Lactic acidosis Skin: pruritis, urticaria Other: overgrowth or non susceptible organisms Contra rain indi dica cate ted d in pati patien ents ts hype hypers rsen ensi siti tive ve to drug drug or its its Contraindications: Cont components and in those with perforated eardrum.

Form: Otic solution: 0.5 % Nursing Responsibility:  Obtain history of drug use and reactions. Monito torr pati patien entt for for sign signss and and symp sympto toms ms of supe superr infe infect ctio ion. n. Avoi Avoid d  Moni  prolonged use.  Reculture persistent drainage  Monitor patient for sore throat ( early sign of toxicity) Chloromycetin with chlorambucil chlorambucil  Alert: Don’t confuse Chloromycetin