Metronidazole-Medicines about,chemical formula,uses,mechanism,recommended dosage of,advise,availability,side effect,drug interaction,marketed with other drugs,examples.

Metronidazole





metronidazole


Metronidazole chemical formula
 C6H9N3O3





Metronidazole uses :


Bacterial infection

Parasitic infections like :

Trichomoniasis

Giardiasis

Amebiasis







Metronidazole mechanism of action :

Nitroimidazole class

Antibacterial and antiparasitic properties

Metronidazole enters cells by passive diffusion.

Ferredoxin of microorganism reduce metronidazole to the production of toxic metabolites.

These toxic metabolites may damage dna and due to damage microorganism cell .








mechanism of metronidazole



Metronidazole recommended dosage :

(this is ideal dose for your knowledge.do not take without consult your doctor or pharmacist)

As per body weight and condition





Metronidazole advise:

Schedule h prescription drug-mean- not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner.



Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to metronidazole.

Tell your doctor if you r have ever had git disease, kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding








Metronidazole availability :

Capsule

Tablet

Topical

Suppository





Metronidazole side effect :

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Headache

Dizziness

Weakness





Metronidazole drug interaction :


Warfarin

Astemizole

Disulfiram

Busulfan

Lithium

Phenytoin

Cimetidine



Metronidazole marketed with other drugs:


Metronidazole + nalidixic acid acid

Metronidazole + ofloxacin

Metronidazole + chlorhexidine gluconate












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