Antibiotics
Metronidazole
Dose
500 mg IV/PO q8h (C. diff: 400 mg PO TDS)
Use
Anaerobes, C. difficile, protozoal (Giardia, trichomoniasis).
Monitoring
LFTs if prolonged. Avoid alcohol (disulfiram reaction).
Side effects
- • Metallic taste
- • Peripheral neuropathy (prolonged)
- • Disulfiram reaction
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
