Description
রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications:
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Treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections
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Treatment of protozoal infections such as amoebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis
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Effective against infections of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, skin, and respiratory systems
Pharmacology:
Metronidazole disrupts DNA synthesis in susceptible anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, leading to microbial cell death.
Dosage & Administration:
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Typical dose: 250 mg orally every 8-12 hours depending on infection severity
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Take with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
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Duration varies according to infection and response
Interaction:
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Alcohol should be avoided during treatment and 48 hours after
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May potentiate effects of warfarin and lithium
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Possible interactions with phenytoin and phenobarbital
Contraindications:
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Known hypersensitivity to metronidazole
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Use cautiously in the first trimester of pregnancy
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Severe hepatic impairment requires careful monitoring
Side Effects:
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Common: Nausea, metallic taste, headache, dizziness
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Less common: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash
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Rare: Peripheral neuropathy, seizures
Pregnancy & Lactation:
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Pregnancy: Avoid unless clearly necessary
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Lactation: Use cautiously; metronidazole passes into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings:
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Avoid alcohol to prevent disulfiram-like reactions
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Monitor neurological symptoms in prolonged use
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Use cautiously in liver disease
Therapeutic Class:
Antibiotic / Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions:
Store below 30°C, away from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.
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