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🍽️ metronidazole [CFS]

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  1. Bacterial Infections: Metronidazole is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections, including:

    • Anaerobic bacterial infections: These can include infections of the abdomen, such as peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscesses, and liver abscesses.
    • Dental infections: Metronidazole may be used in combination with other antibiotics to treat severe dental infections.
    • Bone and joint infections: Infections affecting bones and joints, such as osteomyelitis, can be treated with metronidazole in combination with other antibiotics.
    • Skin and soft tissue infections: Metronidazole may be used to treat certain skin and soft tissue infections caused by anaerobic bacteria.
  2. Protozoal Infections: Metronidazole is also effective against various protozoal infections, including:

    • Trichomoniasis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Metronidazole is the first-line treatment for trichomoniasis.
    • Amebiasis: An infection of the intestines caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Metronidazole is commonly used to treat amebiasis.
    • Giardiasis: An intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. Metronidazole is an effective treatment for giardiasis.
    • Other protozoal infections: Metronidazole may also be used to treat infections caused by other protozoa, such as Balantidium coli and Dientamoeba fragilis.
  3. H. pylori Infection: Metronidazole is part of the standard treatment regimen for Helicobacter pylori infection, which is associated with peptic ulcers and gastritis. It is used in combination with other antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors to eradicate H. pylori bacteria from the stomach and prevent recurrence of ulcers.

  4. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Metronidazole is commonly prescribed for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection characterized by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina.

  5. Preoperative Prophylaxis: Metronidazole may be used as prophylaxis to prevent postoperative infections, particularly in surgeries involving the gastrointestinal tract or female reproductive organs.

  6. Topical Formulations: Metronidazole is available in topical formulations, such as creams, gels, and lotions, for the treatment of certain skin conditions, including rosacea and bacterial infections of the skin.

  7. Safety Considerations: While metronidazole is generally well-tolerated, common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste. Rare but serious side effects include allergic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, and seizures. Alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking metronidazole, as it can cause a disulfiram-like reaction characterized by severe nausea and vomiting.

  8. Resistance: Resistance to metronidazole can develop, particularly in prolonged or repeated courses of treatment. Careful use and appropriate dosing are essential to minimize the risk of resistance.

  9. Drug Interactions: Metronidazole may interact with certain medications, including warfarin and certain antiretroviral drugs, leading to increased or decreased levels of these medications in the blood. It is important to inform healthcare providers about all medications being taken to avoid potential interactions.

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Impacted of metronidazole [CFS] On Probiotics

Bacteria Impacted by metronidazole [CFS]

We extend modifiers to include items that changes the parent and child taxa. I.e. for a species, that would be the genus that is belongs to and the strains in the species.

Impact of metronidazole [CFS] on Conditions from US National Library of Medicine

A higher number indicates impact on more bacteria associated with the condition and confidence on the impact.

We have X bacteria high and Y low reported. We find that the modifier reduces some and increases other of these two groups. We just tally: X|reduces + Y|Increase = Positive   X|increases + Y|decrease = Negative.

Benefit Ratio:
Numbers above 0 have increasing positive effect.
Numbers below 0 have increasing negative effect.

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