Metronidazole Injection 100ml

Metronidazole Injection 100ml belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-bacterial agents used to treat severe bacterial infections of the bone, skin and skin structure, blood, joint, abdomen, central nervous system, respiratory, gynaecological infections, meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord), and endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves). 

Metronidazole Injection 100ml contains Metronidazole, which suppresses protein synthesis by interacting with DNA and causes helical DNA structure loss and strand breakage. As a result, it induces cell death in susceptible organisms. Thereby Metronidazole Injection 100ml treats bacterial infections.

Metronidazole Injection 100ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some common side effects of Metronidazole Injection 100ml are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and injection site reaction. These side effects are temporary and may get resolved after some time. However, if any of the side effects persist or worsen, contact the doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to metronidazole. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. Do not operate heavy machinery or drive after taking Metronidazole Injection 100ml as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Metronidazole Injection 100ml as it may cause unpleasant side effects.

Metronidazole Injection 100ml belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-bacterial agents used to treat severe bacterial infections of the bone, skin and skin structure, blood, joint, abdomen, central nervous system, gynecologic, respiratory infections, meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord), and endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves). Metronidazole Injection 100ml contains Metronidazole, which suppresses protein synthesis by interacting with DNA and causes helical DNA structure loss and strand breakage. As a result, it induces cell death in susceptible organisms. Thereby Metronidazole Injection 100ml treats bacterial infections.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Injection site reactions

Do not take Metronidazole Injection 100ml if you are allergic to any of the components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Do not operate heavy machinery or drive after taking Metronidazole Injection 100ml as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have bone marrow depression/low blood count, kidney impairment, CNS disorder, liver or heart problems, peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract), yeast infection, oedema (swelling), or blood disorders.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Metronidazole Injection 100ml have interactions with medicines used to treat HIV (amprenavir), anticoagulant medications (anisindione, dicumarol, warfarin), certain vaccinations (BCG, cholera vaccine live, typhoid vaccine live), anti-cancer drug (busulfan) and psychiatry agents (disulfiram).

Drug-Food Interactions: You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Metronidazole Injection 100ml to avoid unpleasant side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing, and headache.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment, CNS disorder, liver or heart problems, peripheral neuropathy, Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract), yeast infection, oedema (swelling), or blood disorders.

• AMPRENAVIR
• ANISINDIONE
• DICUMAROL
• WARFARIN
• BCG VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE
• TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE
• BUSULFAN
• DISULFIRAM

• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Metronidazole Injection 100ml to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in the diet.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Metronidazole Injection 100ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Metronidazole Injection 100ml in fighting off infections.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Generalized symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.