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Bacigyl N is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Bacigyl N also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bacigyl N. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Bacigyl N also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bacigyl N can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bacigyl N go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Bacigyl N's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bacigyl N related warnings talks about Bacigyl N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bacigyl N is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Bacigyl N have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bacigyl N may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bacigyl N is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Bacigyl N 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 Bacigyl N safe for pregnant women?
Bacigyl N may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Bacigyl N, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Bacigyl N safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Bacigyl N may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Bacigyl N should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Bacigyl N on the Kidneys?
Bacigyl N may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bacigyl N on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Bacigyl N on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Bacigyl N on the Heart?
Bacigyl N is not harmful for the heart.
Bacigyl N 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 Bacigyl N unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bacigyl N habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Bacigyl N has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Bacigyl N
Taking Bacigyl N with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bacigyl N
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bacigyl N.
Yes, Bacigyl N is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Bacigyl N is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Bacigyl N 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.
Bacigyl N 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.
Yes, Bacigyl N and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
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