What drug is metronidazole

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Metronidazole is a drug that is often heard. We need to know more about the general situation of this drug. Now let's introduce metronidazole.

What drug is metronidazole

First, metronidazole is mainly used to treat or prevent the systemic or local infections caused by the above anaerobic bacteria, such as the anaerobic bacteria infections in the abdominal cavity, digestive tract, female reproductive system, lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint, etc. it is also effective for septicemia, endocarditis, meningeal infection and colitis caused by antibiotics.

In recent years, it has been widely used in the field of antimicrobial and antimicrobial. The nitro group of this product is reduced to amino group in anaerobic environment, showing anti anaerobic effect. It has good antibacterial effect on the following anaerobic bacteria, Bacteroides, including Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium, and Clostridium.

Third: the drugs can be accumulated in patients with liver dysfunction through liver metabolism, and should be reduced as appropriate. * sodium intake should be reduced during application, such as excessive salt can cause sodium retention. It can induce candidiasis albicans and can be combined with anti Candida drugs when necessary. Can cause peripheral neuritis and convulsion, in this case should consider stopping (or reducing).

matters needing attention

The overall situation of metronidazole is the above content. In fact, it is mainly an anti-inflammatory drug. Patients should not use the medicine at home. They should follow the doctor's advice.