Metsina 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.70 (10 x 10: ৳ 170.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Metsina 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Therapeutic Class:
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Description
- Indications:
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia
- Treatment of bacteraemia
- Treatment of peritonitis
- Treatment of brain abscess
- Treatment of pelvic abscess
- Treatment of pelvic cellulitis
- Treatment of post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- 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 pseudomembranus colitis
- Pharmacology:
- Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- The 5-nitro group of Metronidazole is reduced by anaerobes metabolically
- Interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action of Metronidazole
- Dosage & Administration:
- Tablet and Suspension dosage for various conditions
- Vaginal Gel dosage
- Suppository administration
- IV Infusion dosage for adults and children
- Interaction:
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Lithium interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
- 5-Fluorouracil interaction
- Busulfan interaction
- Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
- Side Effects:
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- US FDA Pregnancy Category of Metronidazole is B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Administration for longer than the usually recommended duration
- Administered with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Warned patients about darkening of urine
- Use in Special Populations:
- Use in Hepatic impairment
- Use in Renal impairment
- Overdose Effects:
- Single oral doses of Metronidazole up to 12 g reported in suicide attempts and accidental overdoses
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment in case of suspected massive overdosages
- Storage Conditions:
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date