Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metronidazole as follows: Watch for symptoms of worsening peripheral neuropathy, such as, increasing pain and numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the extremities. Report such findings to your doctor immediately for a change in infection control plan to be considered. Metronidazole should be discontinued and report to the physician for any occurrences of seizures. Metronidazole is significantly eliminated in urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metronidazole as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Metronidazole carries the risk for damage to the liver, extensively metabolized by the liver, and is eliminated by the kidneys, hepatic and renal function could be periodically monitored, to prevent any risk for toxicity. Watch closely to report any symptoms of hepatic and renal failure. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metronidazole as follows: Metronidazole intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Metronidazole should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Long term Metronidazole intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Also, Metronidazole is significantly metabolized by the liver. Hepatic injury and altered liver function [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metronidazole as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Nitroimidazole group, such as, Tinidazole and Ornidazole. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Metronidazole. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Metronidazole as follows: Metronidazole should be used with extreme caution in individuals taking blood thinners like Warfarin. Metronidazole enhances the therapeutic effects of Warfarin and increases the thinning, making the individual prone for bleeding diathesis and internal hemorrhages. Metronidazole is significantly eliminated in urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions cannot eliminate Metronidazole and thereby, result in increased blood levels of the drug for longer duration, leading to toxicity. [...]