Metronidazole + Tetracycline Information
Metronidazole + Tetracycline is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metronidazole + Tetracycline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Benefits & Uses
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Dosage & How to Take
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Side Effects
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Metronidazole + Tetracycline with Other Drugs
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Tetracycline
- Metronidazole + Tetracycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Metronidazole + Tetracycline Benefits & Uses
Metronidazole + Tetracycline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Brain Infection
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Reproductive System Infection
- Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
- Rosacea
- Endocarditis
- White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
- Blood in Stool (Read More - How to Treat Blood in Stool at Home Safely)
- Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
- Pneumonia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Brucellosis
- Chlamydia
- Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- H. Pylori
- Psittacosis
- Epididymitis
Metronidazole + Tetracycline 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Metronidazole + Tetracycline Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metronidazole + Tetracycline is used -
Severe
- Skin redness
- Skin Burning
- Photosensitivity
Moderate
- Erythema
- Contact Dermatitis
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
- Blurred vision
- Esophagitis
Mild
- Dry Mouth
- Metallic taste in mouth
- पेट दर्द
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
Metronidazole + Tetracycline Related Warnings
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Is the use of Metronidazole + Tetracycline safe for pregnant women?
Metronidazole + Tetracycline can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
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Is the use of Metronidazole + Tetracycline safe during breastfeeding?
Metronidazole + Tetracycline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Metronidazole + Tetracycline on the Kidneys?
Metronidazole + Tetracycline has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Metronidazole + Tetracycline on the Liver?
Side effects of Metronidazole + Tetracycline rarely affect the liver.
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What is the effect of Metronidazole + Tetracycline on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Metronidazole + Tetracycline for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Metronidazole + Tetracycline with Other Drugs
Metronidazole + Tetracycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Metronidazole + Tetracycline Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metronidazole + Tetracycline 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)
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Tetracycline
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Is this Metronidazole + Tetracycline habit forming or addictive?
Metronidazole + Tetracycline does not cause addiction.
Metronidazole + Tetracycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Metronidazole + Tetracycline
Some foods when eaten with Metronidazole + Tetracycline can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Metronidazole + Tetracycline
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metronidazole + Tetracycline.
Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Tetracycline
Question about 7 years ago
What is Metronidazole + Tetracycline?
Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician
Metronidazole + Tetracycline is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
Question almost 7 years ago
Is Metronidazole + Tetracycline safe to use?
Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Metronidazole + Tetracycline is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
Question about 7 years ago
Does Metronidazole + Tetracycline cause stomach problems?
Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine
Yes, Metronidazole + Tetracycline can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Question about 6 years ago
Does Metronidazole + Tetracycline cause infertility in women?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
No, Metronidazole + Tetracycline does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
Question about 7 years ago
How does Metronidazole + Tetracycline work?
Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician
Metronidazole + Tetracycline 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.
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