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Metronidazole - miscellaneous Flashcards

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MOA

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bactericidal

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Use indications

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excellent anaerobic and antiprotozoal efficacy

kills CLOSTRIDUM DIFFICILE - an important pathogen responsible for many post-oral antibiotic GIT toxins

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Spp application

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Used in horses (TMS can cause over growth of C.difficle)

occasionally used in small animals

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Side effects/contraindications

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Used predominantly for anaerobic coverage e.g. tetanus

complicated IV dosage rates

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PK quirks

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synergy with beta-lactems

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