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metronidazole and Injuries, Leg

metronidazole has been researched along with Injuries, Leg in 3 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.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tumram, NK1
Bardale, RV1
Dixit, PG1
Deshmukh, AY1
Ankra-Badu, GA1
Warren, RA1
Warren, MA1
Buswell, WA1
Shanson, DC1

Trials

1 trial available for metronidazole and Injuries, Leg

ArticleYear
Wound healing and infection in pretibial lacerations.
    Annals of plastic surgery, 1991, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Floxacillin; Humans;

1991

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Injuries, Leg

ArticleYear
A fatal mongoose bite.
    BMJ case reports, 2012, Nov-19, Volume: 2012

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Infective Agents; Bites and Stings; Cefoperazone; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fatal Out

2012
Sickle cell leg ulcers in Ghana.
    East African medical journal, 1992, Volume: 69, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anemia, Sickle Cell; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Borates; Drug Therapy, Combination; F

1992