Metronidazole

Introduction: Metronidazole

Description of Metronidazole

Metronidazole: antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).
Source: Diseases Database

Metronidazole: antiprotozoal and antibacterial effective against obligate anaerobes.
Source: CRISP

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Metronidazole include:

• Metformin

Metronidazole: Treatments

Metronidazole (treatment): See Metronidazole (treatment information).

More information on treatment: Metronidazole:

• Metronidazole

Terms associated with Metronidazole:

Terms Similar to Metronidazole:

• Flagyl

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Metronidazole

• Nitroimidazoles

Source - MeSH 2007

• antiprotozoal agent
• imidazole

Source - CRISP

• antiprotozoal
• antiprotozoal drug

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Metronidazole

The following list attempts to classify Metronidazole into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• antiprotozoal,antiprotozoal drug
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Nitro Compounds
    • Nitroimidazoles
      • Metronidazole

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
    • Azoles
      • Imidazoles
        • Nitroimidazoles
          • Metronidazole

External links related to: Metronidazole

• Flagyl S Suspension , SPC from the eMC
• Metrotop , SPC from the eMC
• Flagyl Suppositories , SPC from the eMC
• MedDet
• Flagyl Inj. Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole - RxList Monographs
• Noritate Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole - RxList Monographs
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - METRONIDAZOLE
• Flagyl Tablets 200 mg & 400mg , SPC from the eMC
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - FLAGYL
• Metrogel , SPC from the eMC
• Flagyl Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole (tablets) - RxList Monographs
• Flagyl Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole (oral) - RxList Monographs
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - METRONIDAZOLE
• Metrolotion Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole (lotion) - RxList Monographs
• Metrogel Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole - RxList Monographs
• Zidoval , SPC from the eMC
• Rozex Gel , SPC from the eMC
• Metronidazole (PIM 347)
• Flagyl Injection (100ml) , SPC from the eMC
• Rozex Cream , SPC from the eMC
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - NORITATE
• Flagyl Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Metronidazole - RxList Monographs
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - METROCREAM
• Metronidazole frame

Source: Diseases Database

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