Stanford Health Issue Date: 05/2017 Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Antibiotic Guide Metronidazole is the generic name of the medicine. In the U.S., medicines containing this antibiotic are available under the brand name Flagyl, Metro, Flagyl IV, Flagyl ER. 500mg tablets of this medicine are commonly used to treat: Contains Nonbinding Recommendations Draft Guidance on Metronidazole This draft guidance, once finalized, will represent the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Metronidazole, when given systemically, has been reported to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. Similar studies in the hamster gave negative results. 6 ↔ 201 ↔ Focus on Converting from IV to PO Antibiotic Therapy By Allen Lefkovitz , PharmD, CGP, FASCP ↔ Director, Clinical Pharmacy Education and Drug Data, Geriatric Center of Clinical Excellence, CVS Health ↔ ↘ T he. Metronidazole is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms, notably species of Bacteroids, Fusobacteria, Clostridia, Eubacteria, anaerobic cocci and Gardnerella vaginalis. (Metronidazole) Flagyl® 105mm This package insert is continually updated: please read carefully before using a new pack. In case of any question, please contact your physician or pharmacist. Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibiotic prescribed to treat various parasitic and bacterial infections (Giardia, C. diff, H. pylori). Common side effects are headaches, nausea, and metallic taste in the mouth. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information are provided. 618 JAPI • VOL. 51 • JUNE 2003 raising his hands above his head. Detailed sensory examination revealed graded sensory loss to pain, temperature and touch over distal lower and upper limbs in a IV infusion by syringe pump over 30 minutes. Preterm infants less than one month of age: 7.5 mg/kg/dose 12 hourly. All other infants: 7.5 mg/kg/dose 8 hourly.