METRONIDAZOLE (TOPICAL)

Metronidazole is an antibiotic and works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract. This medication will not treat a vaginal yeast infection.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metronidazole, or if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking metronidazole:

  • Agitation
  • back pain
  • blindness
  • blurred vision
  • burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations in the hands or feet
  • changes in speech patterns
  • confusion
  • convulsions
  • decreased vision
  • depression
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • eye pain
  • fever
  • hallucinations
  • headache
  • irritability
  • lack of coordination
  • nausea
  • seizures
  • shakiness and unsteady walk
  • slurred speech
  • stiff neck or back
  • trouble speaking
  • unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • vomiting
  • weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Precautions

Before taking metronidazole, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

  • liver disease;
  • a stomach or intestinal disease such as Crohn’s disease;
  • a blood cell disorder such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) or leukopenia (lack of white blood cells);
  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
  • nerve disorders.

 

Interactions

The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.

  • Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
  • Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
  • Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.

Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call emergency hotline.

 

Available brands:

  • Aldazole
  • Altozol
  • Metronidazole
  • Bacimex
  • B Braun metronidazole

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