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metronidazole and Syncope

metronidazole has been researched along with Syncope 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.

Syncope: A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp367-9)

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's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
McDonald, NM1
Piovezani Ramos, G1
Sweetser, S1
Yelve, K1
Phatak, S1
Patil, MA1
Pazare, AR1

Reviews

1 review available for metronidazole and Syncope

ArticleYear
60-Year-Old Man With Syncope, Abdominal Pain, and Hematochezia.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2019, Volume: 94, Issue:9

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Colon; Colonoscopy; Diagnosis, Differential; Emergency Service, Hospital; Follow-Up

2019

Other Studies

1 other study available for metronidazole and Syncope

ArticleYear
Syncope in a patient being treated for hepatic and intestinal amoebiasis.
    BMJ case reports, 2012, Nov-30, Volume: 2012

    Topics: Amebicides; Antiprotozoal Agents; Chloroquine; Dysentery, Amebic; Furans; Humans; Hypokalemia; Liver

2012