Metrosil 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Metronidazole |
Company | Silva pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
- Treatment of pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of all forms of amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Treatment of acute dental infections
- Treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA
- Bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Various dosages for different conditions and age groups
- Tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion
Interaction
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Lithium interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
- 5-Fluorouracil interaction
- Busulfan interaction
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests
- Monitor for adverse reactions
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment considerations
- Renal impairment considerations
Overdose Effects
- Up to 12 g reported in suicide attempts
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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