Paragyl 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.06 (10 x 10: ৳ 106.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 10.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
Brand name
- Paragyl
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
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers
- Acute dental infections
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- 5-nitro group interacts with DNA, giving bactericidal action
Dosage and administration
- Multiple dosage regimens for different indications
- Tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion
Interaction
- 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
- Category B for pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during breastfeeding
Precautions and warnings
- Regular monitoring for adverse reactions
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy patients
- Possible urine darkening
Special populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Overdose effects
- Reported symptoms include vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote
- Require symptomatic and supportive treatment
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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