Generic Name : METRONIDAZOLE ABSTRACT – Flagyl is used to treat different kinds of infection in the body. It...
Flagyl
Flagyl is used to treat different kinds of infection in the body. It works by restricting the growth of various bacteria and parasites. It does not treat any type of viral infections like flu and common cold. This medication is also used in combination with other drugs to fight bacterial ulcers in stomach. It helps to treat other bacterial infections of skin, vagina, brain, liver, joints and respiratory tract.
DOSAGE –
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- Flagyl has to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- Adult dosages:
Injection solution: 15 mg/kg infused over one hour
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- Tablet: 2 grams daily
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Agitation
- Back pain
- Seizures
- Shakiness and unsteady walk
- Decreased vision
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Eye pain
- Fever
- Burning or painful sensations in the hands or feet
- Confusion
- Irritability
- Trouble in speaking
- Headache
- Blindness or blurred vision.
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Lack of coordination
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Bleeding gums
- Cough
- Dark urine
- Swollen glands
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Fast heartbeat
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Bloating
- Chest pain
- Painful or difficulty in urination
- Pain in the stomach and side
- Sore throat
- Constipation
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Amprenavir
- Anisindione
- Disulfiram
- Ethanol
- Typhoid vaccine, live
- Busulfan
- Cholera vaccine, live
- Dicumarol
- Warfarin
Flagyl has major interactions with 10 different drugs.
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