Metlife 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Metlife 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones and skin.
Metlife 500mg Injection helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine, and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain (myalgia), dryness in the mouth, swelling and heaviness of tongue (glossitis), and painful swelling and sores in the mouth (stomatitis). These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Metlife 500mg Injection helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine, and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain (myalgia), dryness in the mouth, swelling and heaviness of tongue (glossitis), and painful swelling and sores in the mouth (stomatitis). These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Uses of Metlife Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Benefits of Metlife Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Metlife 500mg Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
In Treatment of Parasitic infections
Metlife 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Side effects of Metlife Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Metlife
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
How to use Metlife Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Metlife Injection works
Metlife 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Metlife 500mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metlife 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Metlife 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Metlife 500mg Injection is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
If a single dose of Metlife 500mg Injection is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metlife 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metlife 500mg Injection may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Metlife 500mg Injection may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metlife 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metlife 500mg Injection is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Liver
CAUTION
Metlife 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metlife 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metlife Injection?
If you miss a dose of Metlife 500mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Metlife 500mg Injection treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Metlife with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Lithium carbonate may raise blood levels of the active form of Metronidazole.
Do not consume Lithium carbonate with Metronidazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may
Concurrent use may lead to toxicity of Phenytoin. Phenytoin may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
watch out for symptoms such as blurred vision, sedation, drowsiness, impai
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Acenocoumarol accordingly.
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Metlife 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Metlife 500mg Injection starts working within 1 hour of its administration. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metlife 500mg Injection. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
How is Metlife 500mg Injection administered?
Metlife 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Metlife 500mg Injection.
Can I drink alcohol while using Metlife 500mg Injection?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metlife 500mg Injection. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Can the use of Metlife 500mg Injection cause metallic taste?
Yes, Metlife 500mg Injection may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metlife 500mg Injection?
If you have taken Metlife 500mg Injection in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metlife 500mg Injection may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
What if there is no improvement after using Metlife 500mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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