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FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated in patients with a prior history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. | FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated in patients with a prior history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. | ||
In patients with trichomoniasis, FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy (see | In patients with trichomoniasis, FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy (see Precautions). | ||
===Psychotic Reaction with Disulfiram=== | ===Psychotic Reaction with Disulfiram=== | ||
Use of oral metronidazole is associated with psychotic reactions in alcoholic patients who were using disulfiram concurrently. Do not administer metronidazole to patients who have taken disulfiram within the last two weeks (see | Use of oral metronidazole is associated with psychotic reactions in alcoholic patients who were using disulfiram concurrently. Do not administer metronidazole to patients who have taken disulfiram within the last two weeks (see Precautions, Drug Interactions). | ||
===Interaction with Alcohol=== | ===Interaction with Alcohol=== | ||
Use of oral metronidazole is associated with a disulfiram-like reaction to alcohol, including abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Discontinue consumption of alcohol or products containing propylene glycol during and for at least three days after therapy with metronidazole (see | Use of oral metronidazole is associated with a disulfiram-like reaction to alcohol, including abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Discontinue consumption of alcohol or products containing propylene glycol during and for at least three days after therapy with metronidazole (see Precautions, Drug Interactions).<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = FLAGYL (METRONIDAZOLE) CAPSULE [G.D. SEARLE LLC DIVISION OF PFIZER INC] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=a2883ca1-5a9a-4259-9d80-46ab67274384 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = }}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:37, 9 January 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated in patients with a prior history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives.
In patients with trichomoniasis, FLAGYL 375 capsules are contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy (see Precautions).
Psychotic Reaction with Disulfiram
Use of oral metronidazole is associated with psychotic reactions in alcoholic patients who were using disulfiram concurrently. Do not administer metronidazole to patients who have taken disulfiram within the last two weeks (see Precautions, Drug Interactions).
Interaction with Alcohol
Use of oral metronidazole is associated with a disulfiram-like reaction to alcohol, including abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Discontinue consumption of alcohol or products containing propylene glycol during and for at least three days after therapy with metronidazole (see Precautions, Drug Interactions).[1]
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.