Some Clinical Uses of Metronidazole
Indication | Comments |
|---|---|
Infections due to obligate anaerobes (eg, intra-abdominal, pelvic, soft-tissue, periodontal, and odontogenic infections; lung abscess) | Often used with other antimicrobials for potentially polymicrobial infections |
Antibiotic of choice | |
Central nervous system infections (meningitis, brain abscess) | — |
Septicemia | — |
Prophylaxis before intestinal surgery | — |
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–induced diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) | No longer recommended as a first-line antibiotic vancomycin for severe cases |
Peptic ulcers due to Helicobacter pylori | For treatment and prevention of relapses Used with other medications |
Topical or oral use |
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