Metrona 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Aztec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Metrona 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- Prevents post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treats septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Treats urogenital trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, all forms of amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, anaerobically infected leg ulcers, pressure sores, acute dental infections, antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Dimensions
- Tablet - 400 mg
- Vaginal Gel - approximately 5 grams
- Suppository - 1 g
- IV Infusion - 500 mg
Color options
- White (Tablet)
- Transparent (Vaginal Gel)
Functions
- Prevents growth of bacteria and parasites
- Interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
Materials
- Metronidazole (active ingredient)
Technical specifications
- Tablet dosages for various indications
- Vaginal gel administration
- Suppository dosage for anaerobic infections, surgical prophylaxis
- IV infusion details for adults, children over 12 years, children under 12 years
Design elements
- Individual packaging for tablets, gel, and suppository
Usability features
- Recommended dose once or twice a day for 5-7 days
- No routine adjustment in the dosage for renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Interaction with other medications
- Potential interactions with 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 and lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions and warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer than usual administration
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Special populations use
- Hepatic impairment: administered with caution, reduced daily dosage
- Renal impairment: no routine reduction in dosage, monitoring needed for patients undergoing haemodialysis
- No routine adjustment in peritoneal dialysis patients
Overdose effects
- Reported symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment for suspected massive overdoses
Therapeutic class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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