Uses / Indications:
Metrokem IV 100mg Infusion is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.
Pregnancy interaction:
Metrokem IV 100mg Infusion is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If you are using Metrokem in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage. You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together. Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works:
Metrokem IV 100mg Infusion is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA.
Faq for medicine:
What is Metrokem? : Metrokem is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body. |What is Metrokem used for? : Metrokem is active against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.|Is Metrokem safe? : Yes, Metrokem is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Metrokem a pain killer? : Metrokem is an antibiotic and not pain killer.|Does Metrokem affect birth control? : There is no evidence of Metrokem affecting birth control (contraception) as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Metrokem.|Is Metrokem an over the counter (OTC) product? : No, Metrokem is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.|Can Metrokem cause vomiting? : Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Metrokem. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Metrokem.|Can I take Metrokem for urinary tract infections (UTI)? : Metrokem is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.|Can I take Metrokem for yeast (fungal) infection? : Metrokem is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.|Can I take Metrokem for chest infection? : Yes, Metrokem can be taken for chest infections only once the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are recommended by your doctor.|can I take Metrokem for a sinus infection? : Metrokem can be used for anaerobic sinus infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a doctor before starting the treatment.|Can I take Metrokem for chlamydia? : Metrokem is not active against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Metrokem for kidney infection? : Metrokem is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.|Can I take Metrokem for bronchitis? : Metrokem is not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.|Can I take Metrokem for diarrhea? : Metrokem is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.|Can I take Metrokem for a sore throat? : Metrokem is not indicated for the treatment of a sore throat. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.|Can I take Metrokem for the ear infection? : Metrokem is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. So, it can be used for ear infection only if it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Please consult your doctor in case antibiotics are needed as the antibiotics should be used only once the cause of infection is properly diagnosed. |Is Metrokem steroid? : Metrokem is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.|Is Metrokem carcinogenic? : There is no evidence of Metrokem showing carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions related to this.|Is Metrokem an antibiotic? : Yes, Metrokem is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.|Is Metrokem bacteriostatic or bactericidal? : Metrokem is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.|Can I take Metrokem with doxycycline? : Metrokem can be taken with doxycycline as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metrokem with azithromycin? : Metrokem can be taken with azithromycin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metrokem with tramadol? : Metrokem can be taken with tramadol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metrokem with paracetamol? : Metrokem can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metrokem with fluconazole? : Metrokem can be taken with fluconazole as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metrokem with gabapentin? : Metrokem can be taken with gabapentin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Can Metrokem delay your period? : Metrokem is not known to delay monthly period. Consult your doctor if it occurs as this could be due to some other condition which needs attention.|Does Metrokem affect birth control? : No, Metrokem is not shown to affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.|Does Metrokem make you fertile? : Metrokem plays no role in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.|Does Metrokem cause dark urine? : Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Metrokem. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.|Does Metrokem cause constipation? : Yes, Metrokem may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Metrokem therapy.|Does Metrokem contain sulfa? : Metrokem is not a sulfa-containing drug.|Does Metrokem make you feel tired? : Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Metrokem. In case you experience tiredness while taking Metrokem. Please consult your doctor.|Does Metrokem cause nausea? : There have been reports that Metrokem may cause nausea. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if nausea occurs and persists for a long time when you are taking Metrokem.
Medicine interaction:
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