Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Brand Names: Flagyl, Metrogel, Noritate, MetroCream, Rosadan, MetroLotion
Related Medications: Avycaz, Cimzia, Cleocin Vaginal Cream, Clindesse, Doxycycline Hyclate, Levsin, MetroGel, Metrogel Vaginal, Oracea, Prevpac, Vandazole
Basics of Using Flagyl
Flagyl contains metronidazole as its active ingredient, and many patients take it to treat a number of infections. Basically, it belongs to a group of meds
called antibiotics and nitroimidazoles, and it acts by stopping the bacterial growth. That’s why this medicine is prescribed by doctors to treat protozoal
and bacterial infections, not viral ones, such as flu and cold. Sometimes, Flagyl is taken with certain anti-ulcer meds to treat some types of stomach
ulcers, too.
Basic Facts about This Medicine
This popular antibiotic is effective against certain parasites and anaerobic bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms that thrive in those
environments that contain only little oxygen. They can cause different infections in such body organs as the abdomen, pelvis and liver. It’s advisable to
take Flagyl with water, milk or food to prevent stomach ulcers and the right dosage is always prescribed according to overall health, certain medical
conditions and individual response. However, stopping this treatment too early may let harmful bacteria keep growing, thus, resulting in relapse of
infections.
Possible Adverse Effects
The intake of Flagyl may lead to the development of certain side effects, such as:
The great news is that these unwanted symptoms develop only in rare cases. Besides, this medication may make urine become dark, but this condition is not
dangerous. A few patients may develop seriousadverseeffects, including:
Another important detail is that taking Flagyl for repeated and prolonged periods may lead to oral thrust or allergic reactions. If users notice such signs
as itching, swelling and others, they need to contact their doctors at once.
Warnings and Precautions
Before prescribing Flagyl, doctors need to be aware of allergic reactions of their patients and other medical conditions, including certain nervous system
disorders, liver issues, seizures, blood disorders and some others. Patients need to avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages when undergoing this
treatment because they may result in such unwanted symptoms as stomach cramps, flushing, vomiting, nausea, etc. Moreover, they shouldn’t do any things that
require complete attention because the intake of Flagyl results in dizziness. Older patients are at a higher risk of developing adverse effects, and those
women who are pregnant or nursing should take it only when needed. This medication shouldn’t be combined with some other drugs, including blood thinners,
alcohol-containing products, pills for seizures and live bacterial vaccines.