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What is Metronidazole
MetronidazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMetronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic, belonging to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics.[L3754] It is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as trichomoniasis and giardiasis, and amebiasis which are parasitic infections.[A181036,A181039] Metronidazole has been used as an antibiotic for several decades[L7429], with added antiparasitic properties that set it apart from many other antibacterial drugs, allowing it to treat a wide variety of infections. It is available in capsule form, tablet form, and topical form, and suppository preparations for the treatment of various infections.
Flagylis the brand name
Metronidazole Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Flagyl
Metronidazole
1963
449
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Metronidazole, commonly known as Flagyl, is approved by the FDA for 25 uses including Bacterial Endocarditis and Abscess, Intra-Abdominal .Bacterial Endocarditis
Abscess, Intra-Abdominal
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Bismuth subsalicylate
Bone and Joint Infections
Liver Abscess
Bacteria, Anaerobic
Lung Abscess
Communicable Diseases
Bacterial Septicemia
Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Empyema
Endomyometritis
Bacterial Peritonitis
Abdominal Infection
Pneumonia
Communicable Diseases
Tubo-ovarian abscess
Endometritis
Bacteria
Curling Ulcer
Used to treat Duodenal Ulcer in combination with Bismuth subsalicylate
Abscess
Bacterial Meningitis
Trichomonas Infections
Exposure via partner
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dose of Metronidazole is contingent upon the determined condition, for instance Amoebiasis, Giardiasis and Trichomonas Vaginitis. The amount of dosage varies, in accordance with the technique of delivery featured in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Sinusitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Abscess, Intra-Abdominal
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Vaginitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
post-surgical vaginal cuff infection
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Lung Abscess
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Uterine Cervical Erosion
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Trichomonas Vaginitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Cervicitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Bacterial Meningitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Gum Disease
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Bacteria
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Atopic Dermatitis
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Rosacea
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Trichomonas Infections
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Communicable Diseases
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Abdominal Infection
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Bone and Joint Infections
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Topical, Gel - Topical, Gel, Cream, Cream - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Suppository, Suppository - Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Suppository - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Injection - Intravenous, Kit - Oral, Ointment - Topical, Ointment, Insert, Insert - Vaginal
Bacterial Septicemia
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
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Postoperative Infections
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
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Mixed Vaginal Infections
5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg
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Warnings
Metronidazole ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Metronidazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Metronidazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Metronidazole Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.
Metronidazole Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Metronidazole?
Two active trials are researching the potential of Metronidazole in combating Postoperative Infections, Urethritis trichomonal and Amoebiasis.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Giardiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammatory Papule
0 Actively Recruiting
Pneumonia
61 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Bacterial Endocarditis
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Rosacea
0 Actively Recruiting
post-surgical vaginal cuff infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Vaginitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Abdominal Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Elective Colorectal Surgery
0 Actively Recruiting
Lung Abscess
0 Actively Recruiting
Tubo-ovarian abscess
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Trichomonas Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammatory pustules
0 Actively Recruiting
Candida albicans
0 Actively Recruiting
Liver Abscess
0 Actively Recruiting
Skin
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 4
Vaginal Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Metronidazole Reviews: What are patients saying about Metronidazole?
5Patient Review
8/25/2022 This medication has cured my BV three times. It's absolutely amazing how quickly it works; the first day I could already tell a difference, and by the second day I felt even better. This is definitely the only medication that has worked for me and I highly recommend it to others suffering from BV.
4.7Patient Review
10/29/2022 The taste of this medicine is my only complaint, but it's an otherwise effective treatment that helped me feel better within a day.
4Patient Review
5/21/2022 Though the treatment itself was effective, I experienced some very unpleasant side effects. Bitter taste in my mouth and constant nausea being the worst. I also felt dizzy and like I had developed another sickness on top of what I was already treating.
4Patient Review
7/3/2022 This helped my bv a lot. No more bad smell down there which is great. The affects from the pill though weâ??re horrible. Constantly nauseous, feeling like I was gonna throw up. I was super tired, disoriented, dizzy and bad headaches. I wish I got another pill because the affects were so bad for me.
4Patient Review
7/15/2022 I'm 81 and this medication started working within two days. I've been taking it for six days now, 500mg twice a day, and slowly but surely the problem is subsiding. So far no negative side effects to report.
3.3Patient Review
6/2/2022 The symptoms of my BV started clearing up quickly, but the taste of the medicine and the headaches it caused were tough to deal with.
3Patient Review
10/4/2022 I was on the pill for 7 days, and I was so excited to be done with it! This medicine caused me to have mental issues. It does work but it made me feel like a psycho. Also, the metallic taste is unbearable. This medicine also causes nausea; had to drink chamomile tea to decrease the nausea symptoms.
2.7Patient Review
8/15/2022 The side effects of this medication were really troublesome. I had a lot of difficulty concentrating and speaking, felt irritable all the time, and was sensitive to sound. Insomnia was also an issue.
2.3Patient Review
8/30/2022 I developed an infection in my womb after having a polyp removed. The doctor prescribed me 400mg to be taken three times a day, but after only four days on the medication I thought I had overdosed. This drug is too powerful for me and I refused to take any more, regardless of what the doctor said. You must know your own body and listen to your intuition when it comes to taking medications.
2Patient Review
7/16/2022 While this medication did kill my h. pylori infection, I have been feeling really off since taking it. Two months in and I'm struggling with constant pressure/motion sickness and a general sense that something is not right. I don't feel like myself at all.
2Patient Review
9/19/2022 I'm not sure if this is helping. I've lost my sense of taste and have cramping and pain when urinating--to the point where sex is numbing. I hope things go back to normal soon.
2Patient Review
7/14/2022 After taking the meds for a few days, I started to notice some concerning side effects like tingling and tenderness on my hip and upper thigh, lethargy, stiffness, anxiousness & trouble breathing. I stopped taking the medication and made my nurse practitioner aware. So far, I haven't received an alternative treatment plan; however, I will never take this drug again.
1.7Patient Review
9/12/2022 The doctor prescribed this for me, and I took it twice a day for seven days. The first two days were really tough because of the bad taste and diarrhea. By the fifth day, though, I finally saw some relief. I wouldn't want to go through that again, but it did help kill the bacteria.
1Patient Review
5/29/2022 I had an incredibly itchy rash all over my body that lasted for more than a week after taking just two pills.
1Patient Review
6/8/2022 This was a terrible experience. Two hours after application and my skin felt like it was on fire.
Patient Q&A Section about metronidazole
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What bacterial infections does metronidazole treat?
"-Skin tissue infection due to Peptostreptococcus bacteria -Acute intestinal infection due to Entamoeba histolytica -Prevention of perioperative infection -Liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica -Infection caused by the parasite Balantidium"
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What kind of antibiotic is metronidazole?
"Metronidazole is an antibiotic belonging to the nitroimidazole class that is commonly used to treat gastrointestinal infections, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis."
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What STD is metronidazole 500mg used for?
"Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that is most commonly treated with the antibiotic metronidazole. Metronidazole is very effective when taken as prescribed."
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What is metronidazole used for treating?
"The medication metronidazole comes in capsules and tablets, and is used to treat infections in various parts of the body including the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart, bone, joint, lung, blood, nervous system, and other areas. Metronidazole is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)."
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