Generic/ Brand/

Classification
Generic:
Metronidazole

Brand:
Dazomet

Classification:
Antibacterial
Antiprotozoal

Mechanism of
Action

Indication

Contraindicatio
n

Adverse Effect

Dosage

Treatment of :
Hypersensit
urogenital
ivity to
trichomoniasi
metronidaz
s, both
ole or
sympatomatic
nitroimidaz
and
olederivativ
asympatomati
es or any
c
ingredients
Amebiasis
of the
product.
Giardiasis
First
Vaginal
trimester of
infection
pregnancy
including
bacterial
vaginosis
Preoperative
prophylaxis
to reduce the
incidence of
postoperative
bacterial
infections in
patient at
high risk for
such
infections.

CNS: seizures,
dizziness,
headache
EENT:
Tearing(topical
only)
GI:
abdominal pain,
anorexia,
nausea and
vomiting,
diarrhea,
drymouth,
glossitis
Derm:
rashes,
urticarial,
milddryness,
skinirritation
Hemat:
leukopeniaLoca
l: Phlebitis at
Iv site
Neuro:
peripheralneuro
pathy
Misc:
superinfection

Actual:
500mg 1 tab
TID
Usual:
750 mg TID
6-10daysIV :
100mg/m

Nursing
Responsibilities

Rationale