Monday, October 28, 2013

Metronidazole






Metropolitan

Preparation :- Metronidazole is a β-hydroxyl-ethyl 2-Methyl , 5-Nitroimidazole.

Properties :-
1.    Metronidazole in an anti-parasitic agent.
2.    It acts against E-histolytica & giardiasis.
3.    It is displays bacterial activity against anaerobic.
4.    Metronidazed in the lever & excreted by kidneys.

Indication :-
         i.            Amoebiasis.
      ii.            Giardiasis.
   iii.            Trichomoniasis.
    iv.            Osteomyelitis.
       v.            Brain abscess.
    vi.            Preparation of the colon for surgery.
 vii.            Genital infection.
viii.            Anaerobic or mixed infection.


Contra-indication:-
1)   Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole.
2)   Active CNS disease.
3)   Blood dyscariasis.

Side-effect:-
      I.            Metallic taste in the mouth

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