metronidazole(Flagly) Flashcards

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mechanism

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  • antibiotic that demage bacterial DNA cause cell death
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treat

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  • c. difficile
  • trichomoniasis (sexually-transmitted infection) STI
  • treat many disease (anaerobic bacterial infection)
  • acne
  • prophylaxis for surgical infection
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side and adverse

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  • 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

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