Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (Access Card), 8e
Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (Access Card), 8e
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323429160
Author: Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC, Elsevier
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Metronidazole is an antiprotozoal drug and also used as an antibiotic. Endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and bacterial vaginosis are treated by metronidazole (either alone or with combinations). Giardiasis, amebiasis, dracunculiasis, and trichomoniasis are some parasitic infections that are treated by metronidazole. The brand name of metronidazole is Flagyl. Headache, heartburn, metallic taste in mouth, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting are some side effects that are caused by metronidazole.

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