Uses of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Giardia Infections, Amebic Liver Abscess, Infection of the Colon Causing Bloody Diarrhea, Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomonas Vaginal Infections
Side effects of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Precautions while taking Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Dosage of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Overdose of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Onset of Action of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Duration of Action of Metrogyl IV 500mg Infusion
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Don't consume alcohol while taking this medicine; it may increase the risk of side effects. Adverse effects symptoms - changes in heart rate; headache; and breathing difficulty.
Pregnancy
It is safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. However; consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended for breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
Not safe during driving; you may feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine.
Kidney
This medicine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Interactions
Drug :- Busulfan:
May increase busulfan toxicity. Avoid using together.
Cimetidine:
May increase risk of metronidazole toxicity because of inhibited hepatic metabolism.
Monitor for toxicity.
CYP3A4 substrates:
May increase concentration of aripiprazole, dofetilide, lomitapide, and
pimozide. Monitor therapy.
Disulfiram:
May cause acute psychosis and confusion. Avoid giving metronidazole within 2 weeks of
disulfiram.
Lithium:
May increase lithium level, which may cause toxicity. Monitor lithium level.
Mebendazole:
May increase risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Consider therapy modification.
Phenobarbital, phenytoin:
May decrease metronidazole effectiveness, may reduce total phenytoin
clearance. Monitor patient.
Warfarin:
May increase anticoagulant effects and risk of bleeding. Reduce warfarin as needed.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.