Flagyl® ,
Metronidazole
Disease
Crohn's disease
,
Drug Class
Antibiotics
Delivery Method
Oral
or
Brand name:
Flagyl®
,
Drug name:
Metronidazole
Recommendations for pregnancy
Would avoid in first trimester only, given limited efficacy in IBD and risk of cleft palate
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Limited human data: potential toxicity
Most common side effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, a metallic taste, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, peripheral neuropathy, and discolored urine (dark or reddish brown)
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