Fortagyl Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Metronidazole

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of amoebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis & post-op infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Infusion Treatment: Loading dose: 15 mg/kg hrly. Maintenance: 7.5 mg/kg/hr. Repeat after 6-8 hr, max 4 g/24 hr. Prevention: 7.5 mg/kg 2 hr before operation. Repeat after 12 hr.

Contraindications

Blood dyscrasias. Active CNS disease.

Special Precautions

1st trimester of pregnancy, lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort, anorexia, coated tongue, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, headache, pruritus, skin rash. Rarely, vomiting, diarrhea, neurologic effects, urethral discomfort & darkening of urine. Leukopenia. Peripheral neuropathy.

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Drug Interactions

May provoke a disulfiram-like reaction w/ alcohol. Enhances the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.

MIMS Class

Other Antibiotics / Antiamoebics

ATC Classification

J01XD01 - metronidazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fortagyl infusion 5 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's (Rp63,000/kontainer)

Fortagyl

metronidazole

Manufacturer:

Prafa