Antibiotic Class

Showing 2 drugs starting with: M

Metronidazole

Brand: Flagyl (US/EU) / Metrogyl (IN) / Metrix (BD)

Class: Antibiotic

Subclass: Nitroimidazole (anaerobes, protozoa)

PK: t½ 8 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 1500 day

moderate
AE: Metallic taste, GI upset, neuropathy (prolonged), disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol

Moxifloxacin

Brand: Avelox (US/EU) / Moxicip (IN) / Moxet (BD)

Class: Antibiotic

Subclass: Fluoroquinolone (respiratory)

PK: t½ 12 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 400 day

severe
AE: QT prolongation, tendonitis, CNS effects, dysglycemia