Metronidazole Flashcards

1
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MOA

A

Forms free radicals in bacterial cell and damages bacterial DNA

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USE

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Anaerobes must activate drug

Protozoals and Anaerobes

Giardia, entamoeba, tricomonas, Gardnerella

Bacteroides, C diff, H pylori

ANAEROBES BELOW DIAPHRAGM

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3
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AEs

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Disulfiram like rxn with ETOH

HA, metallic taste

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