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metronidazole and Parasite Infections

metronidazole has been researched along with Parasite Infections in 27 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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for bacterial vaginosis and seems to be as effective as vancomycin for treatment of Clostridium difficile-related diarrhea and colitis."2.37Symposium on antimicrobial agents. Metronidazole. ( Edson, RS; Rosenblatt, JE, 1987)
"Parasitic diseases are still a major health problem in developing countries."1.37Antiprotozoal activity of proton-pump inhibitors. ( Castillo, R; Hernández-Campos, A; Hernández-Luis, F; Pérez-Villanueva, J; Romo-Mancillas, A; Yépez-Mulia, L, 2011)
" The results indicate that a predicted drug cumulation would occur in malnourished children with the ordinary dosage regimen (30 mg/kg/day)."1.29A new dosing regimen for metronidazole in malnourished children. ( Cravioto, J; Lares-Asseff, I; Pérez-Ortíz, B; Santiago, P, 1993)

Research

Studies (27)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199013 (48.15)18.7374
1990's3 (11.11)18.2507
2000's4 (14.81)29.6817
2010's7 (25.93)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Prado-Prado, FJ1
García-Mera, X1
González-Díaz, H1
Pérez-Villanueva, J1
Romo-Mancillas, A1
Hernández-Campos, A1
Yépez-Mulia, L1
Hernández-Luis, F1
Castillo, R1
Ang, CW1
Jarrad, AM1
Cooper, MA1
Blaskovich, MAT1
Leitsch, D1
Kumar, S1
Bains, T1
Won Kim, AS1
Tam, C1
Kim, J1
Cheng, LW1
Land, KM1
Debnath, A1
Kumar, V1
Martínez-Girón, R1
van Woerden, HC1
Bergquist, R1
Dillingham, RA1
Pinkerton, R1
Leger, P1
Severe, P1
Guerrant, RL1
Pape, JW1
Fitzgerald, DW1
Vicente, D1
Pérez-Trallero, E2
Iglesias, L1
Lopriore, C1
Guidoum, Y1
Briend, A1
Branca, F1
Robbie, MO1
Sweet, RL1
Brard, M1
de Longraye, J1
Trussell, RR1
Beeley, L1
Barrett-Connor, E1
Areekul, S1
Viravan, C1
Churdchu, K1
CheermaKara, C1
Lares-Asseff, I1
Cravioto, J1
Santiago, P1
Pérez-Ortíz, B1
Taylor, M1
Pillai, G1
Kvalsvig, JD1
Vahlensieck, W1
Coulaud, JP1
Mechali, D1
Piccione, E1
Docampo, R1
Moreno, SN1
Hof, H1
Rosenblatt, JE1
Edson, RS1
Ellis, CJ1
Simmons, PD1
Shlansky, E1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials and Carriage of Antimicrobial Resistance Amongst Hospitalised Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition[NCT02746276]Phase 281 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-04-01Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

12 reviews available for metronidazole and Parasite Infections

ArticleYear
Nitroimidazoles: Molecular Fireworks That Combat a Broad Spectrum of Infectious Diseases.
    Journal of medicinal chemistry, 2017, 09-28, Volume: 60, Issue:18

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Infective Agents; Bacteria; Bacterial Infections; Communicable Diseases; Humans; Nitro

2017
A review on metronidazole: an old warhorse in antimicrobial chemotherapy.
    Parasitology, 2019, Volume: 146, Issue:9

    Topics: Anaerobiosis; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antiprotozoal Agents; Bacteria; Bacterial Infections;

2019
Parasitic infections affecting the oral cavity.
    Periodontology 2000, 2009, Volume: 49

    Topics: Animals; Antiparasitic Agents; Entamoeba; Humans; Leishmaniasis; Metronidazole; Mouth Diseases; Para

2009
[Tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and metronidazole].
    Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 2010, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antiparasitic Agents; Bacterial Infections; Contraindications; DNA Damage; Dr

2010
[Tetracyclines, sulfonamides and metronidazole].
    Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 2003, Volume: 21, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Bacterial Infections; Contraindications; DNA Replication; Humans; Metronidazo

2003
Metronidazole use in obstetrics and gynecology: a review.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 1983, Apr-01, Volume: 145, Issue:7

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Animals; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Fem

1983
Prescribing in pregnancy. Infestations.
    Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology, 1981, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anthelmintics; Antiprotozoal Agents; Bephenium Compounds; Cestode Infections; Female; Fetus

1981
Drugs for the treatment of parasitic infection.
    The Medical clinics of North America, 1982, Volume: 66, Issue:1

    Topics: Antimony; Bithionol; Chloroquine; Diethylcarbamazine; Humans; Mebendazole; Melarsoprol; Metronidazol

1982
[Sexually transmitted parasitoses and mycoses].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1999, May-10, Volume: 117, Issue:13

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antifungal Agents; Antitrichomonal Agents; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Female; Hu

1999
Free radical metabolism of antiparasitic agents.
    Federation proceedings, 1986, Volume: 45, Issue:10

    Topics: Animals; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Free Radicals; Hydrogen Peroxide; Macromolecular Substances;

1986
[Antimicrobial therapy with nitroheterocyclic compounds, for example, metronidazole and nitrofurantoin].
    Immunitat und Infektion, 1988, Volume: 16, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Bacterial Infections; Humans; Metronidazole; Molecular Structure; Nitrofurantoin; Parasitic

1988
Symposium on antimicrobial agents. Metronidazole.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1987, Volume: 62, Issue:11

    Topics: Bacteroides Infections; Fusobacterium Infections; Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria; Humans; Metronid

1987

Trials

1 trial available for metronidazole and Parasite Infections

ArticleYear
Spread fortified with vitamins and minerals induces catch-up growth and eradicates severe anemia in stunted refugee children aged 3-6 y.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2004, Volume: 80, Issue:4

    Topics: Algeria; Analysis of Variance; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Body Height; Child; Child, Preschool; Double

2004

Other Studies

14 other studies available for metronidazole and Parasite Infections

ArticleYear
Multi-target spectral moment QSAR versus ANN for antiparasitic drugs against different parasite species.
    Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 2010, Mar-15, Volume: 18, Issue:6

    Topics: Antiparasitic Agents; Molecular Structure; Neural Networks, Computer; Parasitic Diseases; Quantitati

2010
Antiprotozoal activity of proton-pump inhibitors.
    Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 2011, Dec-15, Volume: 21, Issue:24

    Topics: 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Antiprotozoal Agents; Drug Design; Entamoeba histolytica; G

2011
Highly Potent 1
    Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology, 2018, Volume: 8

    Topics: Anaerobiosis; Antiprotozoal Agents; Entamoeba histolytica; Foodborne Diseases; Giardia lamblia; Huma

2018
Bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis: emerging disease or unsubstantiated legend?
    Parasites & vectors, 2014, Jun-23, Volume: 7

    Topics: Animals; Antiprotozoal Agents; Eukaryota; Humans; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Respiratory Tra

2014
High early mortality in patients with chronic acquired immunodeficiency syndrome diarrhea initiating antiretroviral therapy in Haiti: a case-control study.
    The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2009, Volume: 80, Issue:6

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-HIV Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Case-

2009
[Flagyl].
    Soins. Gynecologie, obstetrique, puericulture, pediatrie, 1984, Issue:43

    Topics: Humans; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Trichomonas Infections

1984
Cholinesterase activity after treatment with mebendazole, thiabendazole and metronidazole in patients with various parasitic diseases.
    The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health, 1982, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Benzimidazoles; Cholinesterases; Humans; Mebendazole; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Thiabendazo

1982
A new dosing regimen for metronidazole in malnourished children.
    Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 1993, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Biotransformation; Child, Preschool; Computer Simulation; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Metabolic Cl

1993
Targeted chemotherapy for parasite infestations in rural black preschool children.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1995, Volume: 85, Issue:9

    Topics: Albendazole; Antiparasitic Agents; Black or African American; Black People; Cestode Infections; Chil

1995
[Metronidazole and its derivatives].
    La Revue du praticien, 1979, Volume: 29, Issue:37

    Topics: Animals; Bacterial Infections; Female; Humans; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases

1979
[Problems of antiparasitic therapy in pregnancy].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1988, May-31, Volume: 125, Issue:4

    Topics: Antiprotozoal Agents; Chloroquine; Female; Humans; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Pregnancy; Pre

1988
Antiparasitic agents in pregnancy.
    Clinics in obstetrics and gynaecology, 1986, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Amebiasis; Female; Helminthiasis; Humans; Malaria; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Pregnancy; Pre

1986
Sexually transmitted diseases in homosexual men.
    The Practitioner, 1985, Volume: 229, Issue:1409

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Homosexuality; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Parasitic Diseases; Sexually Tran

1985
Treatment of common enteric parasites.
    Seminars in drug treatment, 1974,Spring, Volume: 3, Issue:4

    Topics: Amebiasis; Amoeba; Ascariasis; Benzenesulfonates; Bephenium Compounds; Feces; Hookworm Infections; H

1974