Consuming alcohol while taking Amobin may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amobin 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.
CAUTION
Amobin 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 Amobin is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding...
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UNSAFE
Amobin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amobin 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...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amobin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amobin is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
CAUTION
Amobin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amobin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Amobin 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Amobin 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.
Amobin helps prevent an infection...
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Uses of Amobin
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
Side effects of Amobin
Common
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste
How to use Amobin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amobin is to be taken with food.
How Amobin works
Amobin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
What if you forget to take Amobin?
If you miss a dose of Amobin, 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.
Quick Tips
Amobin treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Amobin used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by yo...
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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.
Susp: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before meals.
Tab: Should be taken with food.
Reconstitution: Add 4.4 mL of sterile ...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Child: PO 30–50 mg/kg/day q8h
Amoebiasis
Adult: 800 mg tid for 5 days (intestinal infection); 5-10 days (extra-intestinal infection). Max: 2...
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Child Dose
Oral
Amoebiasis
Child: 1-3 yr 100-200 mg tid;
>3-7 yr 100-200 mg 4 times daily;
>7-10 yr 200-400 mg tid. Doses are given for 5-10 days.
Trich...
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Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. Pregnancy (1st trimester) and lactation.
Mode of Action
Metronidazole is converted to reduction products that interact w/ DNA to cause destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein sy...
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Precaution
Patients with CNS diseases; discontinue IV therapy if abnormal neurologic symptoms occur. History of seizure disorder. Evidence or a history of blood ...
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Side Effect
GI disturbances e.g. nausea, unpleasant metallic taste, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. Furred tongue, glossitis, and stomatitis due to overgrowt...
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Interaction
Concurrent use w/ disulfiram may produce psychotic reactions. May potentiate the effect of oral anticoagulants. May increase risk of lithium toxicity....
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