Noun
antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis
Source: WordNetMetronidazole is an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria by damaging cellular DNA and hence cellular function. Source: Internet
Metronidazole failed to produce any adverse effects on fertility or testicular function in male rats at doses up at 400 mg/kg/day (similar to the maximum recommended clinical dose, based on body surface area comparisons) for 28 days. Source: Internet
Metronidazole crosses the placental barrier and its effects on the human fetal organogenesis are not known. Source: Internet
The reason is that alcohol and metronidazole can lead to side effects such as flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and sweating. citation SCS Pharmaceuticals. Source: Internet
The proposed mechanism of action for this interaction is that metronidazole can bind to an enzyme that normally metabolizes alcohol. Source: Internet
Metronidazole is usually given to people who have diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile bacteria. Source: Internet