What is Metronidazole (Flagyl) Used For? | What are the Side Effects of Metronidazole (Flagyl)?

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Commonly known as Flagyl, metronidazole is an antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites.

What is Metronidazole (Flagyl) Used For?
Metronidazole is used for treating bacterial vaginosis.
To treat Infections caused by parasites such as Giardia in the small intestine, amebic liver abscess, and amebic dysentery, a colon infection that results in bloody diarrhea.
It is also used in treating infection of the colon caused by a bacterium called Clostridium difficile.
The topical gel of metronidazole is used to treat acne rosacea, as also known as adult acne. It reduces redness and inflammation and the number of pimples.
H. pylori, a bacterium that can cause stomach or intestinal ulcers, is also treated with metronidazole in combination with other medications.
Metronidazole is used to treat anaerobic bacteria-related abscesses in the liver, pelvis, abdomen, and brain.

What are the Side Effects of Metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach pain.
Sometimes diarrhea or constipation can result.
Headache, dizziness and weakness could result from taking the medication.
Depression, trouble sleeping or feeling irritable.
Rash and itching;
Unpleasant metallic taste.
Swollen, red, or "hairy" tongue.
Mouth sores.
Vaginal itching or discharge and pain during sex.
Dark-colored urine.

Serious Side Effects of Metronidazole (Flagyl):
Signs of an allergic reaction to Flagyl like hives, itching, warmth or tingling; fever, joint pain, dry mouth, stuffy nose or difficult breathing.
Worsening symptoms of infection.
Confusion.
Seizure.
Fever, neck stiffness, and increased sensitivity to light.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet.
And Muscle weakness, problems with speech or coordination.

Precautions Before Using Metronidazole (Flagyl):
Avoid metronidazole if you had alcohol or disulfiram (Antabuse) within the last 2 weeks.
Avoid drinking alcohol when taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after stopping it.
Avoid Flagyl if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or tinidazole.
Avoid metronidazole in the first trimester of pregnancy – harmful to the baby.
Inform your doctor of any blood, renal, liver, or Crohn's disease you currently have or have ever had.
Metronidazole cannot treat flu or the common cold.
Yeast infections in the vagina cannot be treated with metronidazole.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms, you have.

Generic name: metronidazole (oral/injection)
Brand names: Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Flagyl I.V., RTU, Metro I.V., Protostat, Metryl
Drug Class: Nitroimidazoles
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0:00 Introduction
0:10 INDICATIONS/USES OF METRONIDAZOLE
1:02 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
1:26 COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF METRONIDAZOLE
1:54 SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS OF METRONIDAZOLE
2:21 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS II