Metronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic, belonging to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics.14 It is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as trichomoniasis and giardiasis, and amebiasis which are parasitic infections.4,5 Metronidazole has been used as an antibiotic for sever...
Metronidazole is also known as 5-Nitroimidazole.Metronidazole is also known as 5-Nitroimidazole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitroimidazole. It belongs to Antibiotic (Prokaryote DNA) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Amebicides pharmacological...
Metronidazole, is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent. It is mainly used to treat or prevent systemic or local infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, such as anaerobic bacterial infections in the abdominal cavity, digestive tract, female reproductive system, lower respiratory tract, skin and soft ...
In addition, more than ten randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials enrolled more than 5,000 pregnant women to assess the use of antibiotic treatment (including metronidazole) for bacterial vaginosis on the incidence of preterm delivery. Most studies did not show an increased risk for congenital...
One of the most serious cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is infection withClostridium difficile, a gram-positive bacteria.C. difficileis the major cause of pseudomembranous colitis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are very important in cases ofC. difficilediarrhea. ...
The nitroimidazole antibiotic metronidazole has a limited spectrum of activity that encompasses various protozoans and most Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria. Metronidazole has activity against protozoans likeEntamoeba histolytica, Giardia lambliaandTrichomonas vaginalis, for which the drug was...
Use of Metronidazole Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa.Target: Antibacterial; AntiparasiticMetronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Metronidazole is an antibiotic, amebic...
H. pylori antibiotic resistance reaches 'alarming levels' Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a single dose of 2 g metronidazole (311 women) or 500 mg metronidazole twice daily for seven days (312 women). Seven-Day Metronidazole Better for Trichomoniasis Tx in Women; Women in ...
Flagyl (metronidazole) for Diverticulitis"I have to say that metronidazole is a horrible antibiotic as far as side effects go, especially when one has to go to work. I experienced a lot of dizziness, migraines, muscle pain even in my heart, jittery, and drowsiness. I'm sure Flagyl is the...
The nitroimidazole antibiotic metronidazole has a limited spectrum of activity that encompasses various protozoans and most Gram-negative and Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria. Metronidazole has activity against protozoans likeEntamoeba histolytica, Giardia lambliaandTrichomonas vaginalis, for which the drug was...