Understanding What is the Use of Chloromycetin (Chloramphenicol)
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First isolated in 1947, Chloromycetin (generic name chloramphenicol) is a potent, broad-spectrum antibiotic that is now primarily reserved for serious and life-threatening infections when safer alternatives are ineffective or contraindicated. Its historical use has evolved significantly due to the discovery of serious adverse effects, which have limited its modern application.
