Nitroimidazoles Flashcards
1
Q
Prodrug
Converted in anaerobic organisms by the redox enzyme pyruvate-ferredoxin oxidoreductase
reactive reduction by FERREDOXIN forming free radicals that disrupt ETC
A
Metronidazole
2
Q
Nitroimidazole
A
Metronidazole
Tinidazole
Secnidazole
3
Q
Adverse Effects of Nitroimidazole
A
GIT disturbances
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