Comparing Metronidazole vs Remicade
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Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is particularly effective at treating infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria and parasites. Alcohol and products containing propylene glycol should... View more |
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full metronidazole side effects document. |
Common side effects include: abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and nausea. See the full Remicade side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all metronidazole prices |
View all Remicade prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Metro, Metro IV | Other infliximab brands include: Avsola, Inflectra, Ixifi, Renflexis | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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20 hours |
228 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with metronidazole:
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A total of 415 drugs are known to interact with Remicade:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 18, 1963 |
August 24, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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