Metro 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Category
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Description
- An antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication for the treatment and prevention of bacterial and parasitic infections
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections
- Septicaemia treatment
- Treatment of trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis treatment
- Amoebiasis treatment
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA
- Bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage instructions for trichomoniasis in adults & children
- Instructions for intestinal amoebiasis
- Dosage for extra-intestinal & asymptomatic amoebiasis
- Recommended dose for giardiasis
- Instructions for acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Dosage for bacterial vaginosis
- Recommended dose for leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Dosage for anaerobic infections
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis
- Recommended dosage for vaginal gel
- Suppository dosage for anaerobic infections and surgical prophylaxis
- IV infusion dosage for adults, children over 12 years, and children under 12 years
Interaction
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type)
- Interaction with lithium
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Interaction with phenytoin or phenobarbital
- Interaction with 5-Fluorouracil
- Interaction with busulfan
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with 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
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests for longer administration
- Caution for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Warning about darkening of urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment considerations
- Renal impairment considerations
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- No specific antidote
- Supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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