Nitromidazole Flashcards
1
Q
Name 1 Nitromidazole antibiotic?
A
Metronidazole
2
Q
What pathogens in metronidazole effective against?
A
- Gram +
- Gram -
- Anaerobic
3
Q
What is metronidazole mainly used for?
A
main drug used against anaerobic bacteria
4
Q
Which infection in metronidazole first line for?
A
C diff infection
5
Q
What other anerobic conditions is it effective against?
A
- Trichomonas
- C diff
- Bacterial vaginosis
6
Q
Major side effect of metronidazole
A
Reaction following alcohol ingestion
