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metroNIDAZOLE

metroNIDAZOLE
Brand names: Flagyl
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 500 mg/100 mL
TABLET, ORAL 250 mg; 500 mg
VIEW MORE Antiprotozoals, Miscellaneous
CLASS
083092
Additional Information:
Top 100 Hospital Administered Drug
Drug Name Common Side Effects
metronidazole
  • headache, dizziness
  • GI: nausea, diarrhea
  • unusual taste (metallic taste)

Intravenous (IV) orders will be automatically converted to enteral (PO) product for eligible patients.  See Protocol 916.6007

For use in Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis, see Guideline 916.5004 

P&T approved the use of metronidazole BID dosing (rather than TID), with the following exceptions: pediatrics and when used to treat Clostridiodes difficile infections, CNS infections, infections caused by ameba, and Helicobacter pylori

 

Last updated: Sep. 30, 2024






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