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Flagyl
Flagyl
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) May alter results of serum AST, ALT, and LDH tests.
Cimetidine may decrease the metabolism of
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
metronidazole.
medication
Do not drink alcohol for at least 1 day following
treatment. May cause dizziness, lightheadedness.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess for infection (vital signs, med? Resolution of signs and
appearance of wound, sputum, urine, and Culture and sensitivity results indicate symptoms of infection.
stool; WBC) at beginning and throughout this anti-infective would not be Significant results should
therapy. effective against this type of infection. be seen within 3 weeks.