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metronidazole and Cough

metronidazole has been researched along with Cough 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.

Cough: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lanyero, H1
Eriksen, J1
Obua, C1
StÄlsby Lundborg, C1
Nanzigu, S1
Katureebe, A1
Kalyango, JN1
Ocan, M1
Hoffner, RJ1
Kilaghbian, T1
Esekogwu, VI1
Henderson, SO1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Cough

ArticleYear
Use of antibacterials in the management of symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections among children under five years in Gulu, northern Uganda: Prevalence and determinants.
    PloS one, 2020, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Amoxicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child, Preschool; Cough; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health

2020
Common presentations of amebic liver abscess.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1999, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Chest Pain; Cough; Diagnosis, Differential; Diagnostic

1999