Mod 1 antiprotozoals Flashcards
1
Q
metronidazole gel indications
A
acne rosacea
bacterial vaginosis
trichomonas
2
Q
metronidazole IV
A
giardia
serious anaerobic bacterial infx like C-diff
3
Q
MOA
A
inhibit folic acid synthesis
impairs cell
4
Q
metronidazole contraindications
A
pregnancy, hypersensitivity, alcohol or disulfiram
5
Q
use metronidazole cautiously in…
A
hepatic impairment, blood dyscrasias, CNS dz
6
Q
metronidazole routes
A
topical
vaginal
PO
Iv (over 30-60min)
7
Q
metronidazole SE/AE
A
seizure
periph neuropathy
psychotic reactions
hepatotoxicity