title: Rectal administration of metronidazole provides therapeutic plasma levels in postoperative patients.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012007:Rectum / Q000378:metabolism; D013488:Suppositories
chemical_list: D013488:Suppositories; D008795:Metronidazole