Anamet 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Anamet 400 mg tablet

Title

Anamet 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Antiparasitic

Description

Anamet is a medicine indicated for the treatment of post-operative infections, septicaemia, bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, gingivitis, anaerobic infections, and more. It is also used in surgical prophylaxis and as an antiprotozoal agent. Metronidazole is its active ingredient, and it comes in various forms such as tablets, suspension, gel, suppository, and IV infusion.

DosageAndAdministration

  • Dosage varies for different conditions and age groups, ranging from 50 mg to 2 gm as single or divided doses for 1 to 10 days, depending on the indication and patient age.

Pharmacology

  • Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent. The reduced form of the drug interacts with DNA, resulting in bactericidal action.

Interaction

  • Anamet may interact with drugs like disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan, leading to various effects like psychotic reactions, potentiation of anticoagulant effects, increased lithium levels, etc.

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives.

SideEffects

  • May cause metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes.

PregnancyAndLactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B. Caution advised during pregnancy and when administered to nursing women.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Regular hematological tests recommended for prolonged use. Administer with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Warn patients about darkening of urine.

SpecialPopulations

  • Reduced dosage and caution recommended for patients with hepatic impairment. No reduction needed for renal impairment. Anamet and metabolites are efficiently removed during haemodialysis.

OverdoseEffects

  • Reported symptoms of overdose include vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation. No specific antidote available.

TherapeuticClass

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Antiprotozoal

StorageConditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light, and out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.

CommonlyAskedQuestions

  • Anamet is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment and prevention of viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections. It may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, weakness, and painful urination. Improvement in health conditions may be observed within 1-2 days of use.

Indications

  • Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
  • Treatment of septicaemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, gingivitis, and dental infections

DosageForms

  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Vaginal gel
  • Suppository
  • IV Infusion

DrugClasses

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Antiprotozoal

InteractionDetails

  • Disulfiram may cause psychotic reactions when used with Anamet. Alcohol consumption should be avoided during therapy. Potentiation of anticoagulant effect with oral anticoagulants. Increased lithium levels may occur.

ContraindicationsDetails

  • Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives.

PregnancyAndLactationDetails

  • Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation. US FDA Pregnancy Category B.

PrecautionsAndWarningsDetails

  • Regular hematological tests recommended for prolonged use. Administer with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Warn patients about darkening of urine.

SpecialPopulationsDetails

  • Reduced dosage and caution recommended for patients with hepatic impairment. No reduction needed for renal impairment.

StorageConditionsDetails

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light, and out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.

IndicationsDetails

  • Anamet is indicated for the prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria and the treatment of various diseases such as septicaemia, peritonitis, vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, and dental infections.

CommonlyAskedQuestionsDetails

  • Anamet is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment and prevention of viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections. Improvement in health conditions may be observed within 1-2 days of use.

AdditionalInfo

  • Metronidazole is the active ingredient in Anamet. It interacts with DNA in its reduced form, resulting in bactericidal action.

AdverseReactions

  • Possible adverse reactions include metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes.

AdministrationMethods

  • Oral
  • Intravaginal
  • Rectal
  • Intravenous

AdministrationSchedules

  • Varies based on the age of the patient and the specific condition being treated.

MedicineSafety

  • Anamet should be stored below 30°C, protected from light, and out of the reach of children.

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