Name of Drug

Generic name:

Dosage,
Route,
Frequency,
Timing
Dosage:

metronidazole
Route:
Brand Name:
Dazomet

Classification
Functional:
Anti-protozoal;
Antibiotic

Chemical:
Nitroimidazole
derivative

Frequency:

Mechanism of
Action

Indication

Adverse
Reactions

Inhibits DNA synthesis

in specific (obligate)
anaerobes, causing
cell death;
antiprotozoaltrichomonocidal,
amebicidal:
biochemical
mechanism of action
is not known.

Acute infection with

CNS: Headache,
dizziness, ataxia
GI: Unpleasant metallic
taste, anorexia,
nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
Local: redness, burning,
dryness, skin irritation

susceptible
anaerobic bacteria.

Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to
metronidazole

Timing:

Side Effects
Headache, unpleasant
metallic taste, nausea,
vomiting , diarrhea,
dark urine, redness of
skin

Special
Precautions
CNS disease,
hepatic disease,
candidiasis
(moniliasis),
blood dyscrasia

Nursing Responsibilities

1. Assess for hypersensitivity to drug.

2. Inform patient that urine may be a
darker color than usual.
3. Report severe GI upset, dizziness,
unusual fatigue r weakness, fever,
chills.
4. Advise patient to take drug with
food if GI upset occurs