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    Metronidazole (brand name Dazomet) is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat various infections including trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis, and bacterial vaginosis. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to itself or its ingredients. Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues, neurological effects, and dermatological reactions. The typical dosage is 500mg by mouth three times daily for 6-10 days.

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    Metronidazole (brand name Dazomet) is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat various infections including trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis, and bacterial vaginosis. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to itself or its ingredients. Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues, neurological effects, and dermatological reactions. The typical dosage is 500mg by mouth three times daily for 6-10 days.

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    Metronidazole (brand name Dazomet) is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat various infections including trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis, and bacterial vaginosis. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to itself or its ingredients. Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues, neurological effects, and dermatological reactions. The typical dosage is 500mg by mouth three times daily for 6-10 days.

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    Dazomet Drug

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    Metronidazole (brand name Dazomet) is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat various infections including trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis, and bacterial vaginosis. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to itself or its ingredients. Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues, neurological effects, and dermatological reactions. The typical dosage is 500mg by mouth three times daily for 6-10 days.

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    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

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