Metro 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 85.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, etc.
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA
- Bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Various dosage options for different conditions and age groups
- Tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Warfarin type oral anticoagulant therapy
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- 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
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests
- Monitoring for adverse reactions
- Administration caution for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- Dosage adjustment
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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