Jetrazole 400 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Biogen pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title and Categories
- Jetrazole 400 mg Tablet
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal Agent
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections
- Treatment of septicaemia
- Treatment of bacteraemia
- Treatment of peritonitis
- Treatment of brain abscess
- Treatment of pelvic abscess
- Treatment of pelvic cellulitis
- Treatment of post-operative wound infections
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers
- Treatment of acute dental infections
- Treatment of antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified as antiprotozoal agent
- 5-nitro group metabolically interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet and Suspension
- Trichomoniasis treatment for Adults & Children
- Intestinal amoebiasis treatment for Adults & Children
- Extra-intestinal & Asymptomatic amoebiasis treatment for Adults & Children
- Giardiasis treatment for Adults & Children
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis treatment for Adults & Children
- Acute dental infections treatment for Adults & Children
- Bacterial Vaginosis treatment for Adults & Children
- Leg ulcers and pressure sores treatment for Adults & Children
- Anaerobic infections treatment for Adults & Children
- Surgical prophylaxis treatment for Adults & Children
- Vaginal Gel dosing
- Suppository dosing
- IV Infusion dosing for Adults and children over 12 years
- IV Infusion dosing for Children under 12 years
Interactions
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Oral anticoagulant therapy interaction
- Lithium interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
- 5-Fluorouracil interaction
- Busulfan interaction
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
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Hematological tests recommendation for prolonged usage
- Caution for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Warning of darkening urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment caution
- Reduction in daily dosage for hepatic encephalopathy
- Renal impairment caution
- No routine dosage adjustment for renal failure during peritoneal dialysis
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms of overdosages
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
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 later than the date of expiry
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