Filmet 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 54.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Filmet (Metronidazole) 500 mg/100 ml Injection
Categories
- Antibacterial
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Antidiarrheal
Description
- Prevents post-operative infections
- Treats bacterial and parasitic infections
- Used in urogenital trichomoniasis
- Treats bacterial vaginosis
- Works against all forms of amoebiasis
- Effective in treating giardiasis and ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment for anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Used in acute dental infections and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
- Prevents and treats septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, and pelvic cellulitis caused by anaerobes
- Therapy option for surgical prophylaxis
Color Options
- Clear to slightly yellow solution (Injection)
Dimensions
- 500 mg/100 ml
Technical Specifications
- Pharmacological class: Imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Therapeutic class: Amoebicides, Antidiarrheal Antiprotozoal
Dosage and Administration
- Doses for trichomoniasis, intestinal amoebiasis, extra-intestinal and asymptomatic amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers, and pressure sores, anaerobic infections, and surgical prophylaxis for adults and children
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, rashes
Pregnancy and Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk, caution required during breastfeeding
Precautions and Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer usage
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy patients
- Potential to darken urine
Special Population Uses
- Use with caution in hepatic impairment, dosage reduction required
- No dosage reduction needed in renal failure, caution in haemodialysis
Interaction
- Details of interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin or phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- Supportive treatment recommended for suspected overdosages
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
Commonly Asked Questions
- Uses, side effects, contraindications, and safety during pregnancy and lactation
Mode of Action
- Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and provides bactericidal action
Commonly Asked Questions about Filmet 500 mg/100 ml Injection
- Information about the uses, side effects, contraindications, and safety during pregnancy and lactation
Pharmacology
- Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Therapeutic classification as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and provides bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage details for tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and IV infusion