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Metronidazole (Metric) Summary

Description: 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).

Also Known As: Metric; Satric; Flagyl; MetroGel; Clont Show All >>

Networked: 4448 relevant articles (643 outcomes, 710 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Metronidazole is Relevant

  1. Infection : 195 outcomes 137 studies in 1212 results
  2. Bacterial Vaginosis : 53 outcomes 62 studies in 225 results
  3. Rosacea (Acne Rosacea) : 35 outcomes 42 studies in 147 results
  4. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease) : 30 outcomes 23 studies in 138 results
  5. Giardiasis : 22 outcomes 28 studies in 147 results
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Drugs Related to Metronidazole

  1. Amoxicillin (Wymox)
  2. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  3. Clindamycin (Cleocin)
  4. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  5. Tetracycline (Achromycin)
  6. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)
  7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  8. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole)
  9. Vancomycin
  10. Tinidazole
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Therapies Related to Metronidazole

  1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  2. Hysterectomy
  3. Enema (Enemas)
  4. Root Planing
  5. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
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