| Brand Name | Flagyl |
| Generic Name | Metronidazole |
| Drug Class | Nitroimidazole Antibiotic |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer |
| Indications | Giardiasis, Amoebiasis, Clostridium difficile Infection |
| Type | Tablet, Oral Solution, IV |
| Doses | 250-500 mg 3 times daily (for giardiasis) |
| Route | Oral, IV |
| Side Effects | Nausea, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, GI upset |
| Interactions | May increase effects of warfarin; avoid alcohol |
| Overdose | Nausea, neuropathy, seizures. |
| Missed Dose | Take ASAP. Don’t double dose. |
| Contraindications | Pregnancy (first trimester), alcohol use |
| Alternatives | Tinidazole, Clarithromycin |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial and parasitic infection even the anaerobic bacteria infection.
Metronidazole is an antibacterial and antiparasitic drug, which inhibits the formation of DNA in the bacteria and parasites hence killing them.
The side effects will be more probable nausea, headache and bad metallic taste in mouth.
Yes, it is possible to use Metronidazole with/ without food but it would be absorbed better with food.
The adoption of metronidazole in pregnancy is one such factor that should be embraced where necessary. Consult your doctor.
Take a dose, always take a dose in cas you forget to take a dose, but take it as quickly as you remember and not too soon to the next dose.
Yes, the alcohol will interact with Metronidazole exposing the patients to the increased side effects in addition to warfarin and other drugs.
The treatment time is subject to the treated infection. Follow the suggestion of your physician.
Metronidazole is generally applied on short term basis but after some duration of time it can be applied with some care under the guidance of a health practitioner.
Metronidazole would start to work several hours following the ingestion of this drug by the patient and the situation will improve in a few days.
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