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This article provides a note on chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is a highly active, broad spectrum antibiotic with excellent pharmacokinetic properties. Source: It is obtained from Actinomyces venezuelae. It is the first antibiotic to be synthesised commercially. Chemistry: It is a derivative of di-chloroacetic acid and contains nitrobenzene moiety. It is a white or grey or yellow fine crystalline powder. It is [...]