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Moretel drug is an infusion solution used in the treatment of a few complex diseases, prescribed by a specialist doctor. Therefore, knowing the information helps patients better understand the mechanism of action and treatment of Moretel's disease.
1. What is Moretel?
Moretel drug contains Metronidazole 500mg/100ml with excipient content just enough for 1 vial for injection. Moretel 500mg drug is a tonic and has effects on patient's health such as:
Prophylaxis of post-operative infections Treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections Infections of the skin, soft tissue or genitals, gynecology, urology Dental, obstetric, gastrointestinal infections... Currently, Moretel is indicated for use in both children and adults. Each object will have different usage and dosage.
2. How to use Moretel
In addition to carefully reading the instructions before use, you can refer to the dosage of Moretel as follows:
How to use:
Use by infusion in a whole bottle, without diluting the drug Dosage for each subject:
People Adults and children over 12 years old: Intravenous 500mg/time, every 8 hours at the rate of 5ml/min. Usually patients are treated for 7 days, but treatment can be extended if re-infection occurs. Children under 12 years old: 7.5 mg/kg/time, 8 hours/time at the rate of 5 ml/min. The above dosage is for reference only. Before using Moretel, you need to talk to your doctor about your current health condition for appropriate indications.
3. Possible side effects when taking Moretel
Although Moretel is a tonic, there are still a few cases in which typical side effects may occur during use such as:
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Dark urine color. Urticaria, erythema, pruritus. In particular, the drug Moretel should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, because this may cause certain effects on the baby.
Basically, these side effects are not too dangerous, but to be sure, patients should still talk to their doctor for appropriate advice.
4. Moretel drug interactions
Several interactions have been reported with the use of Moretel, including:
Increased effect of oral anticoagulants, especially warfarin. Therefore, patients should absolutely not take these two drugs at the same time. Metronidazole has disulfiram-like effects, so do not combine these two drugs to avoid neurotoxicity such as psychosis, confusion. Phenobarbital may increase the metabolism of metronidazole, resulting in more rapid elimination. Lithium: increases serum lithium concentration, causing toxicity. Increased effect of the non-depolarizing muscle relaxant vecuronium. Ideally, you need to be clear with your doctor about all the medications you are taking, both prescription and over-the-counter. This helps the doctor give the right advice during the medication.
Although the above is important information about Moretel, it is not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Therefore, you should read the instructions carefully before using and follow the medication process as prescribed.
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