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metronidazole and Bell Palsy

metronidazole has been researched along with Bell Palsy in 2 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.

Bell Palsy: A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral FACIAL PARALYSIS which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"He was successfully treated with tetanus antitoxin without any adverse events."1.62Cephalic tetanus manifesting as isolated facial nerve palsy- a case report from rural Armenia. ( Acharya, D; Arakelyan, A; Gautam, J; Kishmiryan, A; Ohanyan, A; Shoura, S; Singh, BM; Vahanyan, A, 2021)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kishmiryan, A1
Gautam, J1
Acharya, D1
Singh, BM1
Ohanyan, A1
Arakelyan, A1
Vahanyan, A1
Shoura, S1
Nascimento, FA1
Hammoud, N1
Augusto, FD1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Bell Palsy

ArticleYear
Cephalic tetanus manifesting as isolated facial nerve palsy- a case report from rural Armenia.
    Journal of infection in developing countries, 2021, 11-30, Volume: 15, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Armenia; Bell Palsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Facial Paralysis; Humans;

2021
Teaching Video NeuroImages: Cephalic tetanus: Not every facial weakness is Bell palsy.
    Neurology, 2019, 11-19, Volume: 93, Issue:21

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bell Palsy; Debridement; Diagnosis, Differential; Facial Injuries; Facial Mus

2019