What kind of medicine is Metronidazole?

Answer 1

rosacea ---- The above answer is actually incorrect. Metronidazole, also known in the United States as Flagyl in oral or IV form, and Metrogel in creme form, is used in many infections. Some examples include anaerobic abdominal infections, pseudomembranous colitis, vaginitis, trichomoniasis, pelvic inflammatory diseases, aspiration pneumonia, and abscesses, such as cerebral abscesses. It is also used for the treatment of rosacea as well as the above

Answer 2

Metronidazole is also known as Flagyl, its brand name. It is an antibiotic that kills anaerobic bacteria and parasites. Anaerobic bacteria are single-celled, living organisms that live in environments in which there is not much oxygen and can cause disease or abcess in the abdomen, liver, and pelvis. It can also affect the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. For example, Flagyl (metronidazole) is commonly used to for patients having "c-diff", Clostridium Difficile Colitis.

Answer 3

It's an antibiotic.