Metrodan

Metrodan 200mg tablets

Metronidazole

DANAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD

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 Metrodan?

Uses
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that may be used to treat certain infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal...

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

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or tinidazole, or if you: drank alcohol in the past 3 days consumed foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol in the past 3 days or took disulfiram (Antabuse) within the past 14 days have Cockayne Syndrome (a rare genetic disorder that affects growth and development)
Before taking metronidazole, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: liver disease kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis) a heart rhythm disorder a stomach or intestinal disease such as Crohn's disease a blood cell disorder such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) or low white blood cell (WBC) counts medical problems that affect the brain or a nerve disorder a yeast infection or a fungal infection anywhere in your body a history of blood problems or take any medications, especially warfarin, lithium, busulfan, cimetidine, phenytoin, or phenobarbital
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant
The use of metronidazole during pregnancy has been well-studied and a review of 17 studies found that treating bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis with metronidazole reduced the risk of preterm birth and was effective and offered no teratogen risk
Conversely, isolated studies have suggested its use may result in low birth weight or preterm delivery

Important Warnings

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria, do not use metronidazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor
This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu
Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in rats and mice and unnecessary use should be avoided
Do not use metronidazole if you recently drank alcohol, or have taken disulfiram (Antabuse) within the past 2 weeks
Do not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it
Seizures and other nervous system abnormalities have been reported in patients treated with metronidazole
You should stop using this medicine immediately if you experience any neurological symptoms such as seizures, headaches, visual changes, weakness, numbness, or tingling

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to metronidazole (hivesitchingwarmthor tinglingfeverjoint paindry mouthdry vaginastuffy nosedifficulty breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Metronidazole may cause serious side effects including: Nervous system problems

Drug Interactions

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect metronidazole
especially: antidepressants
such as escitalopram albuterol
an asthma medication busulfan or other cancer medications some heart or blood pressure medications lithium or other antipsychotics medicines to treat malaria
HIV
or other infections blood thinners such as warfarin. Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole is not recommended because the combination can cause a reaction (often referred to as a disulfiram-like reaction) in some people. Symptoms may include flushing
headaches

Storage

Tab, Susp, Inj Store Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight.

Price Intelligence

Rs 368.82
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 200 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 200Rs 368.82

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