What is metronidazole compatible with?
Compatible Incompatible Fluids 5% Dextrose, 0.9% Sodium chloride 10% Dextrose* Drugs Cefotaxime, Gentamicin, Hydrocortisone sodium succinate * W hilst 10% dextrose is physically compatible with metronidazole, it is not recommended to co-administer these agents due to the high osmolarity of the resulting solution.
Is metronidazole compatible with normal saline?
Metronidazole infusion may be diluted to 1 in 5 or greater with appropriate volumes of normal saline, dextrose-saline, dextrose 5% w/v and with 20mmol and 40mmol potassium chloride injections. Additives should not be introduced into metronidazole IV solution.
What can metronidazole not be mixed with?
Metronidazole interacts with alcohol and propylene glycol (a food additive). Symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Avoid alcohol and products containing propylene glycol while taking metronidazole.
Is metronidazole compatible with LR?
Compatibility with Intravenous Infusions and Other Drugs While physically compatible with Compound Sodium Lactate Infusion (Hartmann’s Solution) and Compound Sodium Chloride Infusion (Ringer’s Solution), metronidazole is not chemically compatible with them over extended periods of time.
Is IV potassium compatible with Flagyl?
No interactions were found between Effervescent Potassium and Flagyl.
Are flagyl and dextrose compatibility?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between dextrose / sodium chloride and Flagyl IV. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What IV fluids are compatible with Flagyl?
In patients maintained on intravenous fluids, Metronidazole 500mg/100ml Intravenous Infusion may be diluted with appropriate volumes of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, dextrose 5% – 0.9% sodium chloride solution, dextrose 5% w/v or potassium chloride infusions (20 and 40 mmol/litre).
Is Flagyl compatible with potassium IV?
Can you take metronidazole and ciprofloxacin together?
Ciprofloxacin in combination with metronidazole is well tolerated and appears to play a beneficial role in achieving clinical remission for patients with active Crohn’s disease, particularly when there is involvement of the colon.
Can I take metronidazole and sulfamethoxazole together?
Serval Swedish surgical departments have for some years used a combination of orally administered trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and metronidazole. The combination is economical and believed to be effective but hitherto the outcome have not been properly researched.
What fluids are compatible with Rocephin?
Compatibility And Stability Ceftriaxone has been shown to be compatible with Flagyl® IV (metronidazole hydrochloride). The concentration should not exceed 5 to 7.5 mg/mL metronidazole hydrochloride with ceftriaxone 10 mg/mL as an admixture.
Are Cipro and Flagyl IV compatible?
Interactions between your drugs Using ciprofloxacin together with metroNIDAZOLE can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect.