Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 85.50

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Dirozyl 400 mg tablet Dirozyl 200 mg suspension

MedicalProductAttributes

  • Title: Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml Injection
  • Categories:
    • Antibacterial
    • Antiprotozoal
    • Amoebicides
    • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Function:
    • Treatment of post-operative infections
    • Treatment of septicaemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
    • Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
    • Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
    • Treatment of amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal)
    • Treatment of giardiasis
    • Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
    • Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers
    • Treatment of acute dental infections
    • Prevention of post-operative infections
    • Surgical prophylaxis
  • DosageForms:
    • TabletAndSuspension:
      • Tablet
      • Suspension
    • VaginalGel:
      • Gel
    • Suppository:
      • Suppository
    • IVInfusion:
      • Injection
      • Infusion
  • DosageInstructions:
    • TrichomoniasisAdultsChildren:
      • 200 mg tid for 7 days
      • 400 mg bid for 7 days
      • 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
    • TrichomoniasisChildren:
      • Children 7-10 yrs: 100 mg tid
      • Children 3-7 yrs: 100 mg bid
      • Children 1-3 yrs: 50 mg tid
    • IntestinalAmoebiasisAdultsChildren: 800 mg tid for 5 days
    • GiardiasisAdultsChildren: 2 gm once daily for 3 days
    • AcuteUlcerativeGingivitisAdultsChildren: 200 mg tid for 3 days
    • BacterialVaginosisAdultsChildren:
      • 400 mg bid for 7 days
      • 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
    • LegUlcersPressureSores: 400 mg tid for 7 days
    • AnaerobicInfectionsAdultsChildren: 800 mg initially, then 400 mg tid for 7 days
    • SurgicalProphylaxisAdultsChildren: 400 mg tid started 24 hours before surgery for 1 day
  • Interaction:
    • Disulfiram: May cause psychotic reactions
    • Alcohol: Should not be consumed during therapy
    • OralAnticoagulant: May potentiate the anticoagulant effect
    • Lithium: May increase plasma levels of lithium
    • Cyclosporin: May require close monitoring of serum levels
    • PhenytoinPhenobarbital: May increase elimination of Dirozyl
    • 5-Fluorouracil: May reduce clearance of 5-fluorouracil
    • Busulfan: May increase plasma levels of busulfan
  • Contraindications:
    • Hypersensitivity: Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives
  • SideEffects:
    • Metallic taste
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhoea
    • Drowsiness
    • Skin rashes
  • PregnancyLactation:
    • FDA Category: Category B
    • Caution: Caution should be exercised when administered to nursing women
  • PrecautionsWarnings:
    • Regular hematological tests recommended for longer administration
    • Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
    • May darken urine
  • SpecialPopulations:
    • HepaticImpairment: Reduced dosage and caution in hepatic encephalopathy
    • RenalImpairment: No routine reduction in dosage required
  • OverdoseEffects: Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be instituted
  • TherapeuticClass:
    • Amoebicides
    • Antidiarrhoeal
    • Antiprotozoal
  • StorageConditions: Store below 30°C, protected from light, and out of reach of children
  • CommonlyAskedQuestions:
    • What is Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion?
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    • How long do I need to use Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion before I see improvement of my conditions?
    • What are the contraindications to Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion?
    • Is Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion safe to use when pregnant?
    • Will Dirozyl 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
    • Quick Tips: Dosage, side effects, alcohol consumption

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