Metro 400Mg Tablet

Metro 400Mg Tablet is antibacterial and antifungal. A prescription is required for this drug. The drug is an anti-protozoal used either on its own or in combination in the treatment of infections in the stomach and genital areas.

The medication is prescribed in the treatment of Amebiasis, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Bacterial infections and Surgical prophylaxis. This medication is not recommended with alcohol as it can cause severe discomfort and reactions.

This medication may have a lot of side effects and I should be taken under medical prescription some side effects include agitation, blurred vision, burning or tingling sensation of hands and feet, fevers and chills, skin rash, vaginal irritation, loss of appetite, constipation, yellow coloured eyes or skin and abdominal pain.

If the medication is taken while there is alcohol present in the system it can cause palpation, warmth, headache and breathing difficulty. This medication does not cause habit-forming tendencies. This drug is not recommended for women who just got pregnant but can be used in the later term of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding mothers should avoid this drug as it can be passed down through milk and cause severe indigestion or diarrhoea. This medication may lower blood count and convulsions.

Use Metro 400Mg Tablet with caution in patients with liver impairment due to potential accumulation, blood dyscrasias; a history of seizures, congestive heart failure, or other sodium retaining states; reduce dosage in patients with severe liver impairment, CNS disease, and severe renal failure (Clcr <10 mL/minute).

If H. pylori is not eradicated in patients being treated with Metro 400Mg Tablet in a regimen, it should be assumed that metronidazole-resistance has occurred and it should not again be used; seizures and neuropathies have been reported especially with increased doses and chronic treatment; if this occurs, discontinue therapy.

• Amebiasis

• Trichomoniasis

• Bacterial Vaginosis

• Bacterial Infections

• Surgical Prophylaxis

• Giardiasis

• Peptic Ulcer

• Allergy

• Pregnancy

• Anorexia

• Nausea

• Metallic Taste

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Dry Mouth

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Peripheral Neuropathy

• Seizures

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Metro 400 MG Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor to know other safer substitutes.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is used in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding should be avoided for 24 hours after single-dose maternal treatment. Monitoring of candidal infections and diarrhea is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No, this medication should not be taken while under the influence of alcohol as there can be an adverse side effect and major health complications.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medication doesn’t cause drowsiness and you can drive or operate heavy machinery under the influence of this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The medication is know to cause liver injury and liver treatment of baseline liver enzymes if you are about to start this medication. Consult your doctor if you want to seek other alternative or want to be on a safer side while under this medication. You should discontinue the treatment if you see the state of your liver deteriorating.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Metro 400Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Unimegyl 400Mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Met 400mg Tablet

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Metro 400 MG Tablet belongs to the class anthelmintics. It enters into the organism and forms the free radical. A concentration gradient is created in the organism due to alteration in the molecule and promotes the influx of the molecule. Thus, the free radical and the altered molecule will interfere with the DNA synthesis and stops the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  It is advised to limit the consumption of alcohol while taking this medication. Patients taking Metro 400Mg Tablet, a disulfiram-like intolerance to alcohol occurs in a few patients.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The drugs that you should avoid while taking this medication are Warfarin, Ethinyl Estradiol, Atorvastatin and Disulfiram. Consult your doctor if you are under any other medication to avoid unnecessary complications.

• Ques : What is metro 400mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Metronidazole as an active element present. It performs its action by interacting with DNA that interferes with the DNA synthesis that leads to the end of bacteria.

• Ques : What are the uses of metro 400mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as amebiasis, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like bacterial infections and surgical prophylaxis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of metro 400mg tablet?

  Ans : Metro 400 MG Tablet has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of Metro 400mg tablet which are as follows: agitation, blurred vision, burning or tingling sensation of hands and feet, convulsions, fever and chills, skin rash, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal metro 400mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Metro 400Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Metro 400 MG Tablet takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar period as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Metro 400Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to metro tablet. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.

• Ques : Is Metro 400Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Metro 400Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as constipation, cramps in the stomach, diarrhea, excessive production of urine, headache, nausea, etc.