Metonid 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of all forms of amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Treatment of acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
- Reduces the 5-nitro group metabolically by anaerobes
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosages for various conditions like trichomoniasis, intestinal amoebiasis, extra-intestinal amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, acute dental infections, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers, anaerobic infections, surgical prophylaxis
- Dosage forms include Tablet, Suspension, Vaginal Gel, Suppository, IV Infusion
- Recommended dosages for children and adults for different conditions
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Compelling reasons for extended administration
- Regular hematological tests
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- Darkening of urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
Common Questions
- Description of the medication
- Uses of the medication
- Side effects of the medication
- Time to see improvement of conditions
- Contraindications to the medication
- Safety of medication during pregnancy
- Effectiveness of higher doses
- Quick tips for usage