By and large this drug is given as an injection at hospital, doctor's office, or clinic. If you want to use it at home, you should learn the proper technique from a doctor to use it. This drug should not be used if it holds particles, is cloudy or discolored.
Side Effects
Side effects may occur by using Metronidazole. If you grow any adverse reaction, notify your doctor right away. Only your physician can say whether it is secure for you to carry on using it. Certain serious adverse effects that may occur by this drug are seizures and numbness. If you experience either of these symptoms, stop taking the drug and call your doctor without more ado. Among other adverse reactions, a few include abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, nausea, loss of appetite and upset stomach.
Drug Interaction
A number of drugs have been identified that may cause adverse reaction if used with Metronidazole. Hence the patient must inform health care professional before taking any other drugs, particularly disulfiram, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), amiodarone, or phenytoin, Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), busulfan, Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, lithium, HIV protease inhibitors containing alcohol (eg, amprenavir solution), or macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus). Tell your doctor before you