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Metronil 500mg Infusion 100ml
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
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WHO GMP
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Treatment of Bacterial infections / Treatment of Parasitic infections
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Benefits
In Treatment of Bacterial infections Metronil 500mg Infusion is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor. In Treatment of Parasitic infections Metronil 500mg Infusion is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Metronil 500mg Infusion is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Unsafe: It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Metronil 500mg Infusion , as it may lead to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, nausea, thirst, chest pain, and low blood pressure, known as a Disulfiram reaction.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Metronil 500mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caution Advised: Metronil 500mg Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. If a single dose of Metronil 500mg Infusion is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Not Safe: Metronil 500mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Metronil 500mg Infusion may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Metronil 500mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metronil 500mg Infusion is recommended. Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Caution Advised: Metronil 500mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metronil 500mg Infusion may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Metronil 500mg Infusion is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
References
Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmans: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1428-30
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Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 912-14
Phillips MA, Stanley SL, Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections (Metronidazole). In: Brunton LL, Lazo JS, Parker KL, editors. Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 11th ed. McGraw Hill; 2006. pp. 1057-60
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 905-910
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