Uses | • amebic liver abscess • anaerobic bacterial infections • bacterial vaginosis • cellulitis • helicobacter pylori infection • intestinal amebiasis • trichomoniasis (available on site) |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • disulfiram use within the last 2 weeks, consumption of alcohol during and for at least 3 days after therapy, first trimester of pregnancy in trichomoniasis patients Drug interactions • anticoagulants, phenytoin, lithium, alcohol |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • headache • syncope • dizziness • vertigo • incoordination • nausea • diarrhea • epigastric distress • abdominal cramping • constipation • unpleasant metallic taste • erythematous rash • pruritus • urticaria • dysuria |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 500mg; 500mg three times a day |
Monitoring | • liver function tests for long course |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |