Filmet DS 800 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.01 (10 x 10: ৳ 201.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis
- Urogenital trichomoniasis treatment
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis treatment
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Management of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Management of acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis treatment
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Classified as an antiprotozoal agent
- Metronidazole's reduced form interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for trichomoniasis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for intestinal amoebiasis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for extra-intestinal & asymptomatic amoebiasis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for giardiasis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for acute ulcerative gingivitis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for acute dental infections in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for bacterial vaginosis in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for leg ulcers and pressure sores in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for anaerobic infections in adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis in adults and children over 10 years
- Recommended dose for vaginal gel
- Dosage for suppository use
- Dosage for IV infusion in adults and children
Interaction
- Interaction with disulfiram leading to psychotic reactions
- Effect of alcohol consumption during therapy
- Interaction with oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type)
- Impact on plasma levels of lithium and cyclosporin
- Interaction with phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-Fluorouracil, and busulfan
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution required in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Hematological tests for longer administration
- Administration with caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Use caution in patients with hepatic impairment
- No dosage reduction needed in renal impairment
- Efficient removal during haemodialysis
- No routine adjustment needed in intermittent peritoneal dialysis
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote available
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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