A young male presents with meningococcal meningitis and allergy to penicillin. Which is the most suitable drug?
Chloramphenicol which is bactericidal to meningococci can achieve high concentration in the CSF, so useful in the treatment of meningococcal meningitis in penicillin resistant individuals. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 674 - 5; Principles And Practice of Clinical Bacteriology By Stephen H. Gillespi, 2nd Edition, Page 215.
Chloramphenicol
Meropenem
Ciprofloxacin
Teicoplanin