Chloramphenicol (Noun)
Meaning
An oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed chloramphenicol to treat the patient's severe case of typhoid fever.
- Chloramphenicol is often used as a last resort to treat life-threatening infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.
- The patient was given chloramphenicol to take orally, three times a day, for a period of two weeks.
- Due to its potential side effects, chloramphenicol is typically reserved for treating serious infections that do not respond to other treatments.
- The pharmacist carefully explained the risks and benefits of taking chloramphenicol to the patient before filling the prescription.