Metronidazole (antibiotic/antiprotozoal) Flashcards
1
Q
Flagyl
A
Metronidazole
2
Q
metranidazole class
A
nitroimadazole
3
Q
uses for metronidazole
A
anaerobic infections, drug of choice for clostridium difficile, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis
4
Q
side effects of metronidazole
A
headache, GI, metallic taste
5
Q
Drug interactions
A
ALCOHOL, warfarin
6
Q
Prolonged use can cause
A
superinfection
7
Q
What is the topical gel?
A
metrogel
8
Q
How should ER and IR be taken?
A
IR with food, ER without