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chloramphenicol · Medicine question

How does chloramphenicol inhibit bacterial protein synthesis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by reversibly binding to bacterial ribosomes.

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Chloramphenicol Eye Drops BP 0.5% W/VFDC International Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 25 June 2024

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