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A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).

Also Known As:

Metric; Satric; Flagyl; MetroGel; Clont; 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol; Bayer 5360; Danizol; Gineflavir; Metrodzhil; Metrogyl; Metronidazole Hydrochloride; Metronidazole Monohydrochloride; Metronidazole Phosphate; Metronidazole Phosphoester; Trichazol; Trichopol; Trivazol; Vagilen; 2 Methyl 5 nitroimidazole 1 ethanol; Hydrochloride, Metronidazole; Monohydrochloride, Metronidazole; Phosphate, Metronidazole; Phosphoester, Metronidazole; 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-methyl-5-nitro-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents
Antiprotozoal Agents
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents

Organic Chemicals: 58
- Nitro Compounds: 39
  - Nitroimidazoles: 105
    - Metronidazole: 4448
Heterocyclic Compounds: 60
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 413
    - Imidazoles: 107
      - Nitroimidazoles: 105
        Metronidazole: 4448

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