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Applies to metronidazole: oral capsule, oral powder for suspension, oral tablet
Other dosage forms:
Oral route (Tablet; Tablet, Extended Release; Capsule)
Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. Unnecessary use of the drug should be avoided. Its use should be reserved only for conditions for which it is approved.
Along with its needed effects, metronidazole may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking metronidazole:
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Some side effects of metronidazole may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to metronidazole: compounding powder, intravenous powder for injection, intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
GeneralThe most serious side effects reported were convulsive seizures, encephalopathy, aseptic meningitis, optic neuropathy, and peripheral neuropathy (characterized by numbness/paresthesia of an extremity).
Nervous systemVery common (10% or more): Headache (up to 18%)
Common (1% to 10%): Dysgeusia/taste perversion (e.g., metallic taste, sharp unpleasant metallic taste, taste of alcoholic beverages modified), dizziness
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Encephalopathy (e.g., confusion, fever, headache, hallucinations, paralysis, light sensitivity, disturbances in sight and movement, stiff neck), aseptic meningitis, seizure, somnolence, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Subacute cerebellar syndrome (e.g., ataxia, dysarthria, gait impaired, nystagmus, tremor), drowsiness, convulsions, incoordination
Frequency not reported: Dysarthria, hypoesthesia, paresthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, transient epileptiform seizures, hearing impaired/hearing loss (including sensorineural), tinnitus, taste disorders/unpleasant taste in mouth, nystagmus, convulsive seizure, numbness, syncope, vertigo, paralysis
GastrointestinalVery common (10% or more): Nausea (up to 10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, stomatitis, glossitis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Pancreatitis, upper abdominal pain/epigastralgia, vomiting
Frequency not reported: Constipation, tongue discoloration, oral mucositis, furry/furred tongue, gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g., epigastric pain/distress), proctitis, sudden overgrowth of Candida in mouth, abdominal cramping, dyspepsia, pseudomembranous colitis, mucositis
GenitourinaryVery common (10% or more): Vaginitis (up to 15%)
Common (1% to 10%): Genital pruritus, abnormal urine, dysmenorrhea, moniliasis, urinary tract infection
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Chromaturia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Darkened urine
Frequency not reported: Vaginal dryness, vulva dryness, dysuria, vaginal candidiasis, dyspareunia, polyuria, incontinence, cystitis, pyuria, proliferation of Candida in vagina
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Bacterial infection, influenza-like symptoms
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Asthenia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Mucosal inflammation, pyrexia/fever
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Flushing
Frequency not reported: Malaise, face edema, peripheral edema, chest pain, chills, overgrowth of Candida, disulfiram-like reaction, weakness, sensation of pelvic pressure
RespiratoryCommon (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis
Frequency not reported: Dyspnea, nasal congestion, hiccup
MusculoskeletalCommon (1% to 10%): Myalgia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Arthralgia
Frequency not reported: Muscle spasms, fleeting joint pain, stiff neck
HematologicUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leukopenia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis
Frequency not reported: Eosinophilia, bone marrow aplasia, bone marrow depression, blood dyscrasia
DermatologicRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, angioedema, erythema multiforme
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Skin rash, pustular eruptions, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, pruritus
Frequency not reported: Fixed drug eruption, swelling face, urticaria, hyperhidrosis, erythema, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), erythematosus rash, mild erythematous eruptions, pustulosis
HepaticRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Cholestatic hepatitis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Increased liver enzymes (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase), cholestatic/mixed hepatitis, hepatocellular liver injury, jaundice, liver failure requiring liver transplant, abnormal liver function tests
Frequency not reported: Increased liver enzyme, hepatotoxicity/liver failure in patients with Cockayne syndrome, drug-induced hepatitis
HypersensitivityRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
Frequency not reported: Serum sickness-like reaction, immediate/delayed hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity
PsychiatricRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hallucinations
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Confusion/confusional state, psychotic disorders
Frequency not reported: Depression, insomnia, depressed mood, decreased libido, irritability, psychosis, disorientation, psychotic reaction
OcularRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Optic neuropathy, diplopia, myopia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Vision disorders (e.g., diplopia, myopia)
Frequency not reported: Optic neuropathy/neuritis, saccadic eye movement, blurred vision, decreased visual acuity, changed color vision, light sensitivity
CardiovascularFrequency not reported: Flattening of T-wave on ECG, tachycardia, palpitations, QT interval prolonged on ECG
MetabolicFrequency not reported: Anorexia, decreased appetite
OncologicAn increased incidence of gastrointestinal and certain extraintestinal cancers have been reported in patients with Crohn's disease. Breast and colon cancer have been reported in medical literature in Crohn's disease patient treated with high doses of this drug for a prolonged duration; causality was not established.
Frequency not reported: Breast cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, certain extraintestinal cancers
LocalFrequency not reported: Injection site reaction, thrombophlebitis
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Metronidazole (www.drugs.com/metronidazole.html).
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