Orbizol 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Orbit pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Orbizol 400 mg Tablet
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease)
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for different indications and age groups
Mode of Action
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- The 5-nitro group is reduced by anaerobes metabolically
- Interacts with DNA giving bactericidal action
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Vaginal Gel
- Suppository
- IV Infusion
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type)
- 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 & Lactation
- FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Administered to a nursing woman with caution
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests for prolonged use
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
- No specific antidote
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use later than the date of expiry
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