G Metronidazole200mg
Tablet
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Consuming alcohol while taking G Metronidazole may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood press... View More |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G Metronidazole is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; howeve... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION G Metronidazole should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the dr... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE G Metronidazole may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
G Metronidazole may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G Metronidazole is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of G Metronidazole is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysi... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION G Metronidazole should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of G Metronidazole may be needed. Please consult your doctor... View More |
Introduction
G Metronidazole is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the ... View More
Uses of G Metronidazole
- Bacterial infections
- Parasitic infections
Side effects of G Metronidazole
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
How to use G Metronidazole
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. G Metronidazole is to be t... View More
How G Metronidazole works
G Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
What if you forget to take G Metronidazole?
If you miss a dose of G Metronidazole, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back t... View More
- G Metronidazole treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- G Metronidazole used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your ... View More
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Indication
Pneumonia, Giardiasis, Peptic ulcer disease, Peritonitis, H. pylori infection, Rosacea, Septicemia, Endometritis, Aspiration pneumonia, Lung abscess, Em... View More
Administration
Susp: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before meals. Tab: Should be taken with food. Reconstitution: Add 4.4 mL of sterile or... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Child: PO 30–50 mg/kg/day q8h Amoebiasis Adult: 800 mg tid for 5 days (intestinal infection); 5-10 days (extra-intestinal infection). Max: 2.4... View More
Child Dose
Oral Amoebiasis Child: 1-3 yr 100-200 mg tid; >3-7 yr 100-200 mg 4 times daily; >7-10 yr 200-400 mg tid. Doses are given for 5-10 days. Trichom... View More
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. Pregnancy (1st trimester) and lactation.
Mode of Action
Metronidazole is converted to reduction products that interact w/ DNA to cause destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein synt... View More
Precaution
Patients with CNS diseases; discontinue IV therapy if abnormal neurologic symptoms occur. History of seizure disorder. Evidence or a history of blood dy... View More
Side Effect
GI disturbances e.g. nausea, unpleasant metallic taste, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. Furred tongue, glossitis, and stomatitis due to overgrowth ... View More
Interaction
Concurrent use w/ disulfiram may produce psychotic reactions. May potentiate the effect of oral anticoagulants. May increase risk of lithium toxicity. M... View More
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