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metronidazole and Ascites

metronidazole has been researched along with Ascites in 6 studies

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.
metronidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles substituted at C-1, -2 and -5 with 2-hydroxyethyl, nitro and methyl groups respectively. It has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and has a radiosensitising effect on hypoxic tumour cells. It may be given by mouth in tablets, or as the benzoate in an oral suspension. The hydrochloride salt can be used in intravenous infusions. Metronidazole is a prodrug and is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce the nitro group of metronidazole to give nitroso-containing intermediates. These can covalently bind to DNA, disrupting its helical structure, inducing DNA strand breaks and inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell death.

Ascites: Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Although it is rare, acute pancreatitis must be considered when evaluating patients presenting with abdominal pain and/or ascites in the postpartum period."1.33Ascites in the puerperium: a missed diagnosis of acute postpartum pancreatitis. ( Fakokunde, A; Gyang, A; Kalu, E; Whitlow, B, 2005)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's3 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's1 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ugianskiene, A1
Gyang, A1
Kalu, E1
Fakokunde, A1
Whitlow, B1
Schölmerich, J1
Glück, T1
Gerding, DN1
Kromhout, JP1
Sullivan, JJ1
Hall, WH1
Hammond, TL1
Hankins, GD1
Snyder, RR1
de Leeuw, P1
de Mot, H1
Dugernier, T1
Wautelet, J1
Bohy, E1
Delmée, M1

Reviews

1 review available for metronidazole and Ascites

ArticleYear
[Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis].
    Der Internist, 1998, Volume: 39, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Ascites; Bacterial Infections; Bacterial Translocation; Cefotaxime; Diagnosis, Differential

1998

Other Studies

5 other studies available for metronidazole and Ascites

ArticleYear
[Chlamydial infection with marked ascites that simulated ovarian cancer].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 2013, Apr-01, Volume: 175, Issue:14

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ascites; Chlamydia Infections; Chlamydia trachomatis; Diagnosis, Differential

2013
Ascites in the puerperium: a missed diagnosis of acute postpartum pancreatitis.
    Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2005, Volume: 272, Issue:3

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Ascites; Clarithromycin; Diagnosis, Dif

2005
Antibiotic penetrance of ascitic fluid in dogs.
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 1976, Volume: 10, Issue:5

    Topics: Aminoglycosides; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ascites; Ascitic Fluid; Cephalosporins; Clindamycin

1976
Transvaginal-peritoneal migration of Trichomonas vaginalis as a cause of ascites. A report of two cases.
    The Journal of reproductive medicine, 1990, Volume: 35, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Ascites; Female; Humans; Metronidazole; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Trichomonas vaginalis;

1990
Primary infection of ascitic fluid with Clostridium difficile.
    The Journal of infection, 1990, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Ascites; Clostridium; Clostridium Infections; Duodenal Ulcer; Female; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; H

1990