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Alemetro is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Alemetro has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Alemetro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Alemetro include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alemetro can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alemetro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alemetro is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Alemetro has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alemetro related warnings section.
Alemetro can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alemetro in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alemetro contraindications section.
Besides this, Alemetro may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alemetro is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alemetro is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Alemetro safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Alemetro without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Alemetro safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Alemetro. Immediately discontinue Alemetro if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Alemetro on the Kidneys?
Alemetro rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alemetro on the Liver?
Side effects of Alemetro rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Alemetro on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alemetro on the heart have been reported.
Alemetro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alemetro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alemetro habit forming or addictive?
Alemetro does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alemetro you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alemetro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alemetro in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alemetro
Taking Alemetro with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alemetro
Consumption of alcohol and Alemetro together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Alemetro cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.
Yes, Alemetro and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
Alemetro is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
Alemetro acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
Discontinuation of Alemetro on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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