Metronidazole
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Broader Terms
antibacterial agent, antiprotozoal agent, imidazole
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Facts
- Also called Flagyl
- It belongs to the families of drugs called antibacterials, antiprotozoals, and anthelmintics.
- A drug that is used to treat infection and is being studied in the treatment of cancer.
- May be helpful in treating anal inflammation in IBD.
- An antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis.
- A topical treatment for rosacea.
- Metronidazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.
- Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat different kinds of infections.
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