Drug Interaction Report

Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with metroNIDAZOLE is not recommended. Doing so may occasionally trigger a reaction in some patients similar to the disulfiram reaction, which includes unpleasant effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, palpitation, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. Rarely, more severe reactions may include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and even death. Patients treated with metroNIDAZOLE should continue to avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol for at least 3 days until after completion of therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Baloxavir marboxil may be taken with or without food. However, it should not be taken with dairy products, calcium-fortified beverages, or laxatives, antacids or oral supplements that contain minerals like aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. Doing so may interfere with the absorption of baloxavir marboxil and reduce its effectiveness. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take baloxavir marboxil or other medications you are prescribed.