Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Metronidazole
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A01AB17, D06BX01, G01AF01, J01XD01, P01AB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Metla?
Uses
Monjuvi is used to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL ) in combination with lenalidomide that is relapsed or refractory (r/r), or...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Amebicides pharmacological group
Metronidazole also known as 5-Nitroimidazole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitroimidazole. It belongs to Antibiotic (Prokaryote DNA) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Amebicides pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Metronidazole is 171.15. Its pKa is 2.62.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
30 mg/kg — As recommended.
2
Adult · PO
500 to 2000 mg — 8 hourly
For 5 to 10 days
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take metronidazole exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. The dose depends on the infection bei
4
Child · Intra Venous
7.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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5
Child · IV Infusion
15 mg/kg — As recommended.
Over 60 mins.Initial then 7.5 mg/kg every 24 hour is given starting 48 hours after initial dose.
6
Child · Oral
7.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Before you receive Monjuvi, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have an active infection or have had one recently are pregnant or plan to become pregnant are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Important Warnings
Monjuvi may cause the following serious side effects: Infusion reactions
Your healthcare provider will monitor you for infusion reactions during your infusion of Monjuvi
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get a fever, chills, rash, flushing, headache, or shortness of breath during an infusion of Monjuvi
Low blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells)
Low blood cell counts are common with Monjuvi, but can also be serious or severe
Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood counts during treatment with Monjuvi
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get a fever of 100
4°F (38°C) or above, or any bruising or bleeding, or fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat , cough, trouble breathing
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Monjuvi when given with lenalidomide in DLBCL are: respiratory tract infection feeling tired or weak diarrhea cough fever swelling of the lower legs or hands decreased appetite infusion-related reactions. The most common side effects of Monjuvi when given with lenalidomide and rituximab in FL are: respiratory tract infections diarrhea rash feeling tired or weak muscle and bone pain constipation cough infusion-related reactions.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with Monjuvi
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements.
Storage
Tab, Susp, Inj Store Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 64.26
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 22 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 64.26
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