What is metronidazole?

Flagyl 500 mg Tab
Drug Name: METRONIDAZOLE-ORAL
Other Brand Names: Flagyl
Uses: Metronidazole is used to treat a variety of infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as nitroimidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and protozoa. This antibiotic only treats bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Posts on metronidazole (26)
I was diagnosed with mild vaginitis at my annual exam last week and prescribed metronidazol...
I have had a problem with yellow discharge for years now. It first started when i had unpro...
Hello there; I am currently ending a medication run of Flagyl 500mg for 7 days. Approximate...
- Sep 02, 2011
I have a really wierd discharge from my penis after successful Chlamydia treatment. During...
I have a really wierd discharge from my penis after successful Chlamydia treatment. During...
About 2months ago, I noticed a cloudy discharge coming out of my penis. This was exactly 11...
I have been taking Flagyl for BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) and the 21 days ended on the 22nd Fe...
I've been told by my GI doctor that my peripherial neurapathy is partially caused by the o...
What are the causes to peripherial neurapathy. What toxins are known to cause this to occur...
When is it understood by a GI doctor that a patient may be NON-responsive or "resistant" t...