Uses of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Metrogyl 2% Gel is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Reduces the Swelling and Redness Caused by Acne Rosacea
Side effects of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Precautions while taking Metrogyl 2% Gel
Dosage of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Overdose of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Onset of Action of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Duration of Action of Metrogyl 2% Gel
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :- Busulfan:
May increase busulfan toxicity. Avoid using together.
Cimetidine:
May increase risk of metronidazole toxicity because of inhibited hepatic metabolism.
Monitor for toxicity.
CYP3A4 substrates:
May increase concentration of aripiprazole, dofetilide, lomitapide, and
pimozide. Monitor therapy.
Disulfiram:
May cause acute psychosis and confusion. Avoid giving metronidazole within 2 weeks of
disulfiram.
Lithium:
May increase lithium level, which may cause toxicity. Monitor lithium level.
Mebendazole:
May increase risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Consider therapy modification.
Phenobarbital, phenytoin:
May decrease metronidazole effectiveness, may reduce total phenytoin
clearance. Monitor patient.
Warfarin:
May increase anticoagulant effects and risk of bleeding. Reduce warfarin as needed.
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