Nidazyl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Nidazyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Antiprotozoal Agents
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
- Urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Mode of Action
- Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Reduced form interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
Key Ingredient
- Metronidazole
Usual Adult Dosage
- 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days
- 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
- 800 mg tid for 5 days
- 2 gm once daily for 3 days
- 200 mg tid for 3 days
- 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 400 mg tid for 7 days
- 800 mg initially and then 400 mg tid for 7 days
Usual Pediatric Dosage
- Doses are based on age ranges for various indications
Drug Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- 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 Category
- Category B
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer duration usage
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Vomiting
- Ataxia
- Slight disorientation
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
Commonly Asked Questions
- Uses of Nidazyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Safety during pregnancy
- Overdose effects
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