Metrinox IV

Metrinox IV

metronidazole

Manufacturer:

Euro-Med

Distributor:

Euro-Med
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Metronidazole
Indications/Uses
Treatment of vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis; pelvic inflammatory disease; protozoal infections due to Entamoeba histolytica (amoebic dysentery or hepatic abscesses) & Giardia lamblia (gardiasis); anaerobic bacterial infections, intraabdominal abscess, peritonitis, empyema, pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess, diabetic foot ulcer, meningitis & brain abscess, bone & joint infections, septicemia, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess or endocarditis; pseudomembranous colitis; H. pylori eradication therapy; prophylaxis for those potentially contaminated colorectal surgery & may be combined w/ neomycin; acute gingivitis & other dental infections; Crohn's disease w/ colonic or perianal involvement.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles eg, tinidazole.
Special Precautions
Avoid alcoholic beverages while using medication. Prolonged/repeated use may result in new infection (eg, yeast infection in the mouth, bladder, or vag). History of liver problems, severe kidney problems, seizures, blood disorders, Crohn's disease, history of alcohol use/abuse, edema. May affect ability to drive or use machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Newborn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, diarrhea &/or metallic taste.
Drug Interactions
Do not co-administer w/ amprenavir, disulfiram, lopinavir/ritonavir; warfarin, busulfan, cimetidine, corticosteroids, fluorouracil, lithium, phenobarb, phenytoin, live bacterial vaccines. False +ve result in LFT, blood triglyceride levels.
MIMS Class
Other Antibiotics
ATC Classification
J01XD01 - metronidazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Metrinox IV soln for IV infusion 500 mg/100 mL
Packing/Price
1's (P102.48/bottle)
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