Amogit 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.03 (100's pack: ৳ 103.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Marksman pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Amogit 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic Medication
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicides
Description
- Tablet and Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Septicaemia and bacteraemia treatment
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis treatment
- Amoebiasis treatment (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease)
- Giardiasis treatment
- Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Management of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Treatment of acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Management of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Mode of Action
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
Dosage and Administration
- Various dosages for different diseases and age groups (adults and children)
- Oral, vaginal, and intravenous administration options
Interaction
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulant therapy
- Interaction with lithium
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
- 5-Fluorouracil interaction
- Busulfan interaction
Contraindications
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy and Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions and Warnings
- Regular hematological tests for longer administration
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Darkening urine warning
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment precautions
- Renal impairment considerations
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms of overdose (vomiting, ataxia, disorientation)
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment for suspected massive overdosages
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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