Metrolin 400 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | City overseas ltd |
Title
- Metrolin 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Pharmaceuticals
- Antibiotics
- Antiprotozoal Agents
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Description
- Metronidazole is indicated for the treatment of post-operative infections caused by anaerobic bacteria
- Metronidazole functions as an antiprotozoal agent
- The recommended dosage for adults and children for various infections
- Metronidazole may interact with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, busulfan
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
- Possible side effects include metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B, caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Precautions for administering Metronidazole, especially for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Special considerations for hepatic and renal impairment, and overdose effects
- Therapeutic class of Metronidazole
- Storage conditions
Dimensions
- 400 mg Tablet
- Vaginal Gel - approximately 5 grams
- Suppository - 1 g
- IV Infusion - 500 mg
- Dosage in mg tid, bid, once daily, and for specific durations
Color Options
- None
Functions
- Prevention and treatment of post-operative infections
- Treatment of various bacterial and protozoal infections
Materials
- Metronidazole
- Nitroimidazole derivatives
Technical Specifications
- Reduced form of Metronidazole interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action
- No specific antidote for Metronidazole overdosages
- Intravenous infusion requires no dilution and should not be mixed with other drugs
Design Elements
- None
Usability Features
- None
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease, and symptomless cyst passers)
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type)
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet and Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
- Dosage and administration guidelines for various infections and age groups
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion of Metronidazole in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Compelling reasons for longer administration
- Regular hematological tests and monitoring for adverse reactions
- Caution with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
- No specific antidote
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date