metronidazole(Flagly) Flashcards
1
Q
mechanism
A
- antibiotic that demage bacterial DNA cause cell death
2
Q
treat
A
- c. difficile
- trichomoniasis (sexually-transmitted infection) STI
- treat many disease (anaerobic bacterial infection)
- acne
- prophylaxis for surgical infection
3
Q
side and adverse
A
- no drink with alcohol at least 48 hrs after treatment is completed
- Steven - Johnson (skin rash or peeling)
- peripheral neuropathy
*metallic test
*red/brown urine discolor
give with food