Metco 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Anti-diarrheal
Description
Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension is indicated for the treatment and prevention of various infections caused by bacteria, parasites, and amoebas. It is also used in the prevention of post-operative infections, surgical prophylaxis, and for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and urogenital trichomoniasis.
Attributes
- Dosage Form: Suspension
- Dosage Strength: 200 mg/5 ml
- Indications:
- Prevention of post-operative infections
- Septicaemia
- Brain abscess
- Pelvic cellulitis
- Trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Ulcerative gingivitis
- Leg ulcers
- Anaerobic infections
- Surgical prophylaxis
- Mode of Action: Interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
- Pharmacological Class: Imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Storage Conditions: Below 30°C, protected from light, out of reach of children
- Interaction:
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives
- Side Effects:
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Caution advised during pregnancy and nursing
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Regular hematological tests
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
- Use in Special Populations:
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- Overdose Effects: Vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- Therapeutic Class: Amoebicides, Anti-diarrhoeal Antiprotozoal
- Pediatric Uses: Dosage adjustments in hepatic encephalopathy and renal failure
- Common Questions:
- What is Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: An antibiotic medication for bacterial, parasitic, and viral infections
- Uses of Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension: Treatment and prevention of viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections
- Side Effects of Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension: Diarrhoea, headache, weakness, painful urination, trouble sleeping, numbness
- How long for improvement with Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: 1-2 days
- Contraindications to Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension: Hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dry mouth, fever
- Safety of Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension during pregnancy: Not recommended unless necessary
- Effectiveness of higher than recommended dose of Metco 200 mg/5 ml Suspension: Increased side effect risk
- Quick Tips:
- Treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites
- May cause nausea, upset stomach, metallic taste
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Adjust dose in severe liver disease