Kilpro 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Techno drugs ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Kilpro 500 mg/100 ml Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Description
- Kilpro is indicated in the treatment of various infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, and other organisms.
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections
- Treatment of septicaemia and peritonitis
- Urogenital trichomoniasis treatment
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis and amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis and acute ulcerative gingivitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and provides bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosages for trichomoniasis, intestinal amoebiasis, extra-intestinal amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, acute dental infections, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers and pressure sores, anaerobic infections, and surgical prophylaxis
Interaction
- Interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin or phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Use caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests for longer duration usage
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment precautions
- Renal impairment precautions
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms in case of massive overdosages
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
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 later than the date of expiry
Commonly Asked Questions
- Definition of the medication
- Uses of the medication
- Side effects and improvement duration
- Contraindications
- Safety during pregnancy
- Risk of taking more than recommended dose
- Quick tips
Additional Information
- Metronidazole is metabolised by hepatic oxidation
- Elimination half-life remains unchanged in renal failure
- Efficient removal during haemodialysis