Metroquin

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Metroquin Information

Metroquin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Amebiasis, Amebiasis, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Metroquin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metroquin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Metroquin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Fever. While these are the most often observed Metroquin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Metroquin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metroquin is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Metroquin related warnings talks about Metroquin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Metroquin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Metroquin in conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Metroquin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Metroquin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metroquin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Metroquin Benefits & Uses

Metroquin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Metroquin 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

Age Group Dosage

Metroquin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Metroquin safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Metroquin. It is best to stop taking Metroquin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

  • Is the use of Metroquin safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Metroquin as it bears very minor side effects for them.

  • What is the effect of Metroquin on the Kidneys?


    Using Metroquin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Metroquin on the Liver?


    Metroquin does not damage the liver.

  • What is the effect of Metroquin on the Heart?


    Using Metroquin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Metroquin with Other Drugs

Metroquin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mild



Metroquin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metroquin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Metroquin

  • Is this Metroquin habit forming or addictive?


    Metroquin is not addictive in nature.

Metroquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Metroquin


    Taking Metroquin with food does not harm your health.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Metroquin


    Information about the interaction of Metroquin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tindamax® (tinidazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840

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