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
Count: Metronidazole is listed as a: treatment for 9 conditions; alternative treatment for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 0 conditions.
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