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The drug metronidazole is commonly used for what types of infections?
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The drug used for several protozoan infections is?
Metronidazole
What is metronidazole 500 mg?
Metronidazole is a drug given to treat infections. Riazole (not Rizole) is a generic name for it.
What is metronidazole used to treat?
Metronidazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used to treat yeast infections. In general, fungal infections in domestic mammals are uncommon, but this tends to be a first-choice drug when a fungal infection is diagnosed.
What are the contraindications of metronidazole?
warfarin & alcohol warfarin & alcohol
Is it ok to take metronidazole with penicillin vk?
Yes, it is a common combination of antibiotics used to treat dental infections.
Does Metronidazole gel affect NuvaRing?
There are no known drug interactions between Nuva Ring and metronidazole vaginal gel.
What is nystatin oral suspension?
nystatin is a polyene antifungal drug to which molds and yeast infections are sensitive to it is commonly used to treat yeast infections, thrush, and gastrointestinal fungal infections.
What is the dosage of 500mg azitromicina?
Its an antibiotic, its commonly used for bacterial infections. Its also used for Chlamydia, so you might want to check with your girl/boy ;)
What is the third line antibiotic for ear infections in pediatrics after amoxicillin and augmentin?
Augmentin is an excellent drug for ear infections. If there is no response to this drug it is better to culture ear discharge and check the sensitivity of the causative organism. Second generation cephalosporins are also very effective for ear infections. Sometimes anaerobic organisms can cause ear infection especially if is chronic. In that case metronidazole may be useful. Infection due to mycoplasma may be treated with erythromycin or another drug from the same group of drugs.
Does ceftin cure trichomoniasis?
No , ciprofloxacin is not used against protozoal infections , as Trichomonas is protozoan parasite , it cant be cured by ciprox but it is treeted by anti protozoal metronidazole .Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with the prescription drug metronidazole given by mouth in a single dose.Ciprofloxacin (brand name: Cipro) -An antibioticthat stops multiplication of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction and repair of their genetic material (DNA). Ciprofloxacin is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints that are caused by susceptible bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also frequently used to treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Ciprofloxacin is effective in treating infectious diarrheas caused by E. coli, Campylobacter jejuni, and shigella bacteria.Metronidazole (brand name: Flagyl) -An antibiotic , anti protozoal and anti amoebic used to fight infections caused by a class of bacteria called anaerobic bacteria as well as some protozoan parasites. Metronidazole is used for infections of the small intestine, amebic liver abscesses, dysentery and trichomonas vaginal infections. It also is used to treat infections of the colon caused by the bacterium, Clostridium difficile. Taking metronidazole with alcohol is dangerous as it can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps, flushing and headache. Pregnant mothers and nursing mothers should not use metronidazole. Side effects of metronidazole, although they are few, include seizures and nerve damage that can lead to numbness and tingling of the hands and feet.It is not the drug of choice. Trichomoniasis can be treated successfully with a one-day or seven-day course of antibiotics. The antibiotic metronidazole is usually the antibiotic of choice. Sexual intercourse of any kind should be avoided until all symptoms disappear.
Is ciprofloxacn for urinary tract infection?
Ciprofloxacin is one of the commonly used drug for the urinary tract infections. The indiscriminate use should not be done. The Pseudomonas infection may be resistant to this antibacterial drug. ( This drug is not antibiotic.)
Marijuana and metronidazole?
According to this site, a metronidazole is A synthetic antimicrobial drug, C6H9N3O3, used in the treatment of vaginal trichomoniasis, anaerobic bacterial infections, and intestinal amebiasis.Marijuana (marihuana) Cannabis sativa L., also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains.
