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Metronidazole: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Metronidazole is used to treat amebic dysentery. It may cause side effects like seizures, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and rashes. Patients should take it with food to reduce stomach irritation, take doses as directed without skipping, and use caution during activities requiring alertness until its effects are known. It is contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity and administered orally 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hours, not exceeding 4 grams per day.

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Metronidazole: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Metronidazole is used to treat amebic dysentery. It may cause side effects like seizures, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and rashes. Patients should take it with food to reduce stomach irritation, take doses as directed without skipping, and use caution during activities requiring alertness until its effects are known. It is contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity and administered orally 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hours, not exceeding 4 grams per day.

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Generic/Trade Name

Indication

Side Effect

Special Nursing Consideration

Contraindication

Administration

Metronidazol e Anti-infectives, Anti-protozoals ACTION: Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in susceptible organisms Bactericidal, or amebicidal action

Amebicide in the management of amebic dysentery

CNS: seizures, dizziness, headache GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, furry tongue, glossitis, unpleasant taste, vomiting Hematologic: leukopenia Skin: rashes, urticaria

Administer with food or milk to minimize GI irritation. Tablets may be crushed for patients with difficulty swallowing. Instruct patient to take medication exactly as directed evenly spaced times between dose, even if feeling better. Do not skip doses or double up on missed doses. If a dose is missed, take as soon as remembered if not almost time for next dose. May cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Caution patient or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.

hypersensitivit y

PO 7.5 mg/kg q6hr (not to exceed 4g/day)

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