Metronidazole injection contains approximately 28 mEq of sodium per g of metronidazole
Disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and intravenous dosage
Pediatric: less than 45 kg body weight: 15 mg/kg/day IV/oral divided every 8 hours for 7 days; not to exceed 2 g/day
Metronidazole injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in different areas of the body
Metronidazole can cause neurological effects including lack of muscle control or coordination, tremors, seizures, vomiting, eye twitching, and weakness
Uses; This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually 3 or 4 times a day
Last updated on Sep 22, 2023
Pregnancy and breast-feeding Metronidazole Injection, USP, is a parenteral dosage form of the synthetic antibacterial agent 1- (ß-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5- nitroimidazole
Metronidazole is a medicine used to treat different types of bacterial and parasitic infections, including those that affect the skin, vagina, blood, heart, bone, stomach, liver, joints, nervous Applies to metronidazole: compounding powder, intravenous powder for injection, intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
Metronidazole Injection, USP, in 100 mL VIAFLEX Plus single dose plastic container, is
Metronidazole has long-term risks and can cause serious side effects, including
Each 100 mL of Metronidazole Injection USP contains a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic, buffered solution of Metronidazole USP 500 mg, Sodium Chloride USP 740 mg, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate•7H 2 O USP 112 mg, and Citric Acid Anhydrous USP 40 mg