Search

for
Search:

GlossaryMetronidazole

antibiotic treating bacterial and protozoal infections, often called Flagyl

Metronidazole, commonly known by the brand name Flagyl, is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites, making it useful for conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain types of gastrointestinal infections.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 215 results

research Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Due to Metronidazole

7 citations, March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.

research Pneumonitis Caused by Metronidazole

1 citations, July 1988 in “JAMA”

Metronidazole can cause lung disease.

research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2013

July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month”

The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.

research The Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults

July 1988 in “JAMA”

Amphetamine use may not cause hair loss, "geezer" traits are normal aging, not all educated older people are stereotypes, and metronidazole can rarely cause lung disease.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: Is There a Link?

86 citations, July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.

View more "metronidazole" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results