LOXAGYL 400 (Metronidazole B.P 400mg) x 100 Tablets.

LOXAGYL 400 (Metronidazole B.P 400mg) x 100 Tablets.
Generic Name: Metronidazole.
Brand Name: Loxagyl.
Class: Anti-infectives
Pack Size: 100 tablets.
Strength: 400mg per tablet.
Amount: ₦1,900.

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.