Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Information
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Benefits & Uses
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Dosage & How to Take
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Side Effects
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with Other Drugs
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
- Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Benefits & Uses
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is used to treat the following -
- Bacterial Infections Primary
- Brain Infection
- Stomach Infection Primary
- Skin Infections
- Reproductive System Infection
- Peptic Ulcer
- Rosacea
- Endocarditis
- Amebiasis Primary
- White Discharge
- Giardiasis Primary
- Blood in Stool
- Toothache
- Bleeding Gums
- Dysentery
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Trichomoniasis
- Peritonitis
- Pneumonia
- H. Pylori
- Intestinal Worms
- Diarrhoea Primary
- Parasitic Infections Primary
- Urinary Tract Infection Primary
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is used -
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache सामान्य
- Dry Mouth Mild
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Skin redness
- Skin Burning
- Sensation of Stinging
- Vaginal inflammation
- Erythema
- Contact Dermatitis Moderate
- Depression Moderate
- Vaginal discharge
- Influenza like symptoms
- Abdominal Pain Mild
- Dizziness Mild
- Skin irritation
- Agitation
- Blurred vision
- Fever Severe
- Constipation Severe
- Loss of appetite
- Convulsion
- Vaginal Irritation
- Gastric Irritation
- Rash
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo Moderate
- Visual Disturbance
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Related Warnings
Is the use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid on the Kidneys?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid on the Liver?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid on the Heart?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is not harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with Other Drugs
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Phenobarbital
Alfuzosin
Amiodarone
Clarithromycin
Omeprazole
Apomorphine
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Bupropion
Phenytoin
Amoxicillin
Aspirin
Caffeine
Diclofenac
Ethinyl Estradiol
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Is this Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Taking Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with alcohol.
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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; NegGram® Caplets (nalidixic acid)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 709
