M-Dazole 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.20 (100's pack: ৳ 120.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Modern pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- M-Dazole 400 mg Tablet
Category
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Anti-Diarrheal
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of all forms of amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers)
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Management of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers, pressure sores, dental infections due to anaerobic organisms, and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Metronidazole interacts with DNA and demonstrates bactericidal action
DosageAndAdministration
- Dosage varies for different diseases and age groups, including adults and children
- Administration routes include tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and intravenous infusion
Interactions
- Potential interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
SideEffects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
PregnancyAndLactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution advised during lactation
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer treatments
- Caution advised for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Patients should be informed about the potential to darken urine
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Implications in patients with hepatic impairment and renal impairment
OverdoseEffects
- Reported symptoms include vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation
- No specific antidote for overdoses
TherapeuticClass
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
StorageConditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
CommonlyAskedQuestions
- Explanation of what M-Dazole 400 mg Tablet is
- Information about uses, side effects, and contraindications
- Safety during pregnancy
- Effectiveness of exceeding recommended doses
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