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Dygyl is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Dygyl have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Dygyl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Dygyl include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dygyl as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dygyl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dygyl is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Dygyl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dygyl related warnings section.
Dygyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Dygyl are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Dygyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dygyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Dygyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dygyl is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Dygyl safe for pregnant women?
Dygyl is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Dygyl safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dygyl. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dygyl immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dygyl again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dygyl on the Kidneys?
Dygyl may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dygyl on the Liver?
Side effects of Dygyl rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dygyl on the Heart?
Dygyl has very mild side effects on the heart.
Dygyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dygyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dygyl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dygyl is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dygyl can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dygyl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dygyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dygyl
Taking Dygyl with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dygyl
Taking alcohol with Dygyl can be dangerous.
Yes, Dygyl and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
No, Dygyl does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.
Yes, Dygyl can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Dygyl acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
No, Dygyl is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851
