Metronidazole

Question 1

What is metronidazole useful for?

Answer 1

GET GAP

G - giardia
E - entameoba
T - trichomonas

G - gardnerella
A - anaerobes - bacteroids, C diff (below diaphragm)
(DOC FOR CDIFF)
P - H pylori

Question 2

What are the s/e of metronidazole?

Answer 2

disulfiram like effect - hypotension, tachy, flushing

metallic tast - glossitis

Question 3

What are the two regimens for H pylori?

Answer 3

1. BMT - bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline

2. Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, omeprazole