Apetryl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Apc pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Apetryl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- An antibiotic medication for preventing and treating viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
DosageOptions
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
DosageInstructions
- 200-800 mg doses for trichomoniasis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, gum infections, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers, anaerobic infections, and surgical prophylaxis
- Various dosages for different age groups and conditions
Pharmacology
- An imidazole class antibacterial drug with a 5-nitro group that interacts with DNA to provide bactericidal action
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of post-operative infections
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic cellulitis, urogenital trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, anaerobically infected leg ulcers, pressure sores, acute dental infections, and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranus colitis
Interaction
- Potential interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
SideEffects
- Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes
PregnancyAndLactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B, caution during pregnancy and lactation
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Regular hematological tests during prolonged use
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
SpecialPopulations
- Reduced dosage for hepatic impairment
- No dosage reduction needed for renal impairment, but caution with haemodialysis
OverdoseEffects
- Reported symptoms include vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation
TherapeuticClass
- Amoebicides
- Antidiarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
StorageConditions
- Store below 30°C, away from light, and out of reach of children
CommonlyAskedQuestions
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- Contraindications and safety during pregnancy
- Effectiveness of higher than recommended dose