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.