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Chloramphenicol
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Mechanism of Action
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic.
Side effects & warnings
Human health hazard: wear gloves when handling (aplastic anemia risk in humans). May cause bone marrow suppression in cats. Monitor CBC during prolonged use.
Species with Chloramphenicol dosing data (34 dose rules)
Evidence levels across 34 dose rules
Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.
Backed by 5 published primary sources
- · Carpenter 6e
- · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
- · ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide)
- · ExoticRx 2026 (rat dosing guide); Carpenter 6e
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 34 cited rules)
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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