Precautions for metronidazole intravenous drip

Metronidazole is an antibacterial drug of the nitroimidazole class. Metronidazole Injection is used intravenously for the treatment of severe Trichomonas vaginalis infections and anaerobic bacterial infections, and is a frequently used drug in gynecology. When intravenous metronidazole injection should be noted: it should be prohibited for those who have a history of allergy to this product and other imidazole drugs; it is prohibited for breastfeeding women and women within the third trimester of pregnancy, patients with central nervous system diseases and blood diseases; during intravenous metronidazole injection must pay attention not to drink alcohol, so as not to cause disulfiram-like reactions, manifested as facial flushing, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, etc. In severe cases, there may be In severe cases, dyspnea, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, irritability and even life-threatening effects may occur. Long-term use of the drug may affect the liver and kidney function, and regular review is required.