Parenteral metronidazole: its use in serious anaerobic infections.
Within a few years of the introduction of oral metronidazole to treat parasitic infections, investigators began to notice its activity against anaerobic infections as well. Now a parenteral form of the drug is available for use in this expanded application. This article reviews the properties and activity of the drug and discusses its new indications.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006089:Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
D008795:Metronidazole