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metronidazole and Neuritis

metronidazole has been researched along with Neuritis 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.

Neuritis: A general term indicating inflammation of a peripheral or cranial nerve. Clinical manifestation may include PAIN; PARESTHESIAS; PARESIS; or HYPESTHESIA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Cerebellar syndrome or seizures are less frequently reported."5.35[Metronidazole-related polyneuritis, convulsive seizures, and cerebellar syndrome. Contribution of MRI]. ( Corpechot, C; Ferroir, JP; Freudenreich, A; Khalil, A, 2009)
"Cerebellar syndrome or seizures are less frequently reported."1.35[Metronidazole-related polyneuritis, convulsive seizures, and cerebellar syndrome. Contribution of MRI]. ( Corpechot, C; Ferroir, JP; Freudenreich, A; Khalil, A, 2009)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ferroir, JP1
Corpechot, C1
Freudenreich, A1
Khalil, A1
Sevy, A1
Moyse, E1
Million, M1
Battaglia, F1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Neuritis

ArticleYear
[Metronidazole-related polyneuritis, convulsive seizures, and cerebellar syndrome. Contribution of MRI].
    Revue neurologique, 2009, Volume: 165, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Cerebellar Diseases; Cerebellum; Epilepsies, Myoclonic; Humans; Liver Transplantation; Magneti

2009
Central and peripheral neurotoxicity of metronidazole after treatment for brain abscess.
    Acta neurochirurgica, 2011, Volume: 153, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Brain Abscess; Encephalitis; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Neuritis; Young Adu

2011