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 .
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
(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
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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