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Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is completely safe for breastfeeding 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?
Very few cases of side effects of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid for the heart.
Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid 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 Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Taking Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid
Information about the interaction of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
No, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
Yes, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.
Yes, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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