Menida 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Oyster pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal)
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Multiple dosage regimens for different conditions
- Includes tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Contraindications
- History of 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 in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests
- Monitoring for adverse reactions
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- Darkening of urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms in cases of overdose
- No specific antidote
- Supportive treatment recommended
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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- Effectiveness at higher than recommended dose
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