LOXAGYL 200 (Metronidazole B.P 200mg) 10×10 Tablets.
Generic Name: Metronidazole.
Brand Name: Loxagyl.
Class: Anti-infectives
Pack Size: 10 x10 tablets.
Strength: 400mg per tablet.
Amount: ₦1,300.
Description: Loxagyl is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial and parasitic infections, including anaerobic bacterial infections, protozoal infections, and vaginal infections.
Key Features:
• Mechanism of Action: Disrupts DNA and inhibits nucleic acid synthesis in susceptible microorganisms.
• Indications: Treats infections such as trichomoniasis, amebiasis, bacterial vaginosis, giardiasis, and Helicobacter pylori infections.
• Dosage: Varies based on the type and severity of the infection, patient age, and overall health condition.
Side Effects:
• Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, and headache.
• Rare side effects include seizures, peripheral neuropathy, and allergic reactions.
Caution:
• Should be used with caution in patients with liver disease and avoided with alcohol consumption.
• Should not be taken by patients allergic to metronidazole or nitroimidazoles.
• Complete the full treatment course to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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