D Metro 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.70 (10 x 10: ৳ 170.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- D Metro 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Antidiarrheal
Description
- An antibiotic medication for treating and preventing viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
DosageForm
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
DosageInstructions
- 200 mg - 2 gm per dose depending on the condition and age of the patient
Indications
- Post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Septicaemia
- Bacteraemia
- Peritonitis
- Trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers
- Acute dental infections
- Pseudomembranus colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA to provide bactericidal action
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives
SideEffects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
PregnancyAndLactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution in nursing women
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Regular hematological tests if administered for a prolonged period
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
SpecialPopulations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
OverdoseEffects
- Symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation
- No specific antidote
TherapeuticClass
- Amoebicides
- Antidiarrheal
- Antiprotozoal
StorageConditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
CommonlyAskedQuestions
- Uses of D Metro 400 mg Tablet
- Side effects of D Metro 400 mg Tablet
- Contraindications to D Metro 400 mg Tablet
- Safety during pregnancy
- Higher than recommended dose
CommonlyAskedQuestionsDetails
- D Metro 400 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication used to prevent the growth of bacteria and parasites
- Controls viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections
- Should not be used in case of hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.
- Not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary
- Higher than recommended dose may lead to serious side effects