Metro 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.47 (10 x 10: ৳ 147.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 14.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Metro 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Anti-parasitic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections
- Septicaemia treatment
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis treatment
- Amoebiasis treatment
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Treatment of acute dental infections
- Management of antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis
Pharmacology
- Imidazole class antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal action
- Interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
DosageAndAdministration
- TabletAndSuspension:
- Various dosages for trichomoniasis in adults and children
- Dosage for intestinal amoebiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for extra-intestinal & asymptomatic amoebiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for giardiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for acute ulcerative gingivitis in adults and children
- Dosage for bacterial vaginosis in adults and children
- Dosage for leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Dosage for anaerobic infections in adults and children
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis in adults and children
- VaginalGel:
- Dosage recommendations for intravaginal use
- Suppository:
- Dosage regimen for anaerobic Infections
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis
- IVInfusion:
- Dosage information for adults, children over 12 years, and children under 12 years
Interaction
- Interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulant therapy, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-Fluorouracil, busulfan
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
SideEffects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
PregnancyAndLactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer duration of use
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- Possible darkening of urine
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- No dosage reduction needed in renal impairment
OverdoseEffects
- Reported symptoms of overdose including vomiting, ataxia, and disorientation
- No specific antidote
TherapeuticClass
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
StorageConditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
CommonQuestionsAndAnswers
- WhatIsIt: An antibiotic medication
- Uses: Treatment and prevention from viral and parasitic infections, bacterial infections such as cold, cough, flu, vaginal infections, liver, skin, joints, brain and respiratory tract infections
- SideEffects:
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Weakness
- Painful urination
- Trouble sleeping
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness
- Mouth ulcer
- TimeForImprovement: 1 or 2 days
- Contraindications: Not recommended in certain conditions such as hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.
- SafeUseDuringPregnancy: Not recommended unless absolutely necessary
- RiskOfIncreasedDose: Increased chances of side effects