Codes ATC:
J01BA01
EMLc
Indication
Bacterial meningitis
Code ICD11:
8E71.0Z
INN
Chloramphenicol
Type de médicament
Chemical agent
Groupes d'antibiotiques
Type de liste
Liste de base
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
Oily suspension for injection formulation is only for the presumptive treatment of epidemic meningitis in children older than 2 years and in adults.
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
1 g in vial powder for injection (sodium succinate)
Parenteral > General injections > IM: 500 mg in 2 mL ampoule oily suspension for injection
Parenteral > General injections > IM: 500 mg in 2 mL ampoule oily suspension for injection
Historique des statuts LME
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Tous
Âge
Aussi recommandé pour les enfants
Équivalence thérapeutique
La recommandation concerne ce médicament spécifique
Renseignements sur le brevet
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Recommandation du comité d'experts
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the addition of new strength formulations of cefotaxime (powder for injection: 500 mg; 1 g; 2 g (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of a new strength formulation of ceftriaxone (powder for injection: 500 mg (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of new formulations of amoxicillin (dispersible, scored tablet, 250 mg and 500 mg) to the EMLc.
- the deletion of oral formulations of chloramphenicol (capsule 250 mg and oral liquid 150 mg/5 mL (as palmitate)) from the EML and EMLc.
Recommandations de la LME : Bacterial meningitis
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