Metronidazole Prescription Online

Metronidazole - Overview

Metronidazole, marketed under the brands like Flagyl, Metrogel, Vandazole, is a type of antibacterial and antiprotozoal medication. People who think they need a metronidazole prescription can connect with licensed medical providers through Push Health who can prescribe metronidazole medication, including metronidazole vaginal gel, metronidazole cream and metronidazole 500 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Metronidazole Used For?

Metronidazole prescription medication belongs to a class of medications known as nitroimidazole drugs. Metronidazole medication is an antibacterial medication that is used to treat or prevent infections that are strongly suspected or proven to be caused by bacteria, especially microorganisms susceptible to metronidazole. Metronidazole prescription medication also has antiprotozoal properties - similar to nitazoxanide (Alinia). More specifically, metronidazole is typically indicated for the treatment of some cases of bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, amebiasis and anaerobic bacterial infections. Metronidazole has amebicidal and trichomonacidal against T. vaginalis and E. histolytica. Metronidazole medication is technically a prodrug and is active against most obligate anaerobes and typically has a bactericidal effect when at or above the minimal inhibitory concentration. Metronidazole is often prescribed as either metronidazole two grams or metronidazole 250 mg three times per day for seven days for the treatment of trichomoniasis. Metronidazole prescription medication is generally available in capsule, topical, tablet, and intravenous forms.

Metronidazole - Dosage and Cost

Metronidazole medication is available in different forms, including metronidazole vaginal gel, metronidazole cream and metronidazole tablets. Metronidazole prescription tablets are typically available as either metronidazole 250 mg or metronidazole 500 mg. After oral absorption, metronidazole achieves peak plasma concentrations within two hours. Metronidazole bioavailability does not differ between males and females. Metronidazole medication has an elimination half life of approximately 8 hours after both oral and intravenous administration. Most of the administered metronidazole and its metabolites are excreted in the urine. Metronidazole tablets are blue in color and should generally be stored below 25° C. Metronidazole can be considered a relatively affordable medication at under 70 cents per pill. Metronidazole coupons may be available online to reduce the cost and, depending on the patient's insurance plan, some or all of the medication cost may be covered.

Can I Buy Metronidazole Online?

Metronidazole is a prescription medication in the United States. Because of this, metronidazole OTC (over-the-counter) is not available from pharmacies and one cannot just buy metronidazole online. However, Push Health can connect people who are interested in getting a metronidazole prescription with licensed medical providers in their area who can prescribe metronidazole medication, including generic metronidazole 500 mg tablets, metronidazole cream and metronidazole vaginal gels, when appropriate to do so.

Metronidazole - Side Effects

Metronidazole prescription medication can cause side effects. Common side effects from metronidazole medication use include nausea, headache, anorexia, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and vomiting. People who have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives should not use the medication. People with liver and kidney problems should not use metronidazole prescription medication unless directed to by their provider. Metronidazole and alcohol should not be used together. Questions and concerns about adverse effects associated with metronidazole medication use should be discussed with one's medical provider and pharmacist.

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