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metronidazole and Wounds, Gunshot

metronidazole has been researched along with Wounds, Gunshot 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.

Wounds, Gunshot: Disruption of structural continuity of the body as a result of the discharge of firearms.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Infections from penetrating brain injuries (PBI) lead to higher morbidity and mortality rates."1.56Evaluation of prophylactic antibiotics in penetrating brain injuries at an academic level 1 trauma center. ( Adamski, J; Marut, D; McKenzie, C; Shammassian, B; Traeger, J, 2020)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Marut, D1
Shammassian, B1
McKenzie, C1
Adamski, J1
Traeger, J1
Apelt, N1
Thompson, E1
Brown, E1
Schindel, D1
Thadepalli, H1

Reviews

1 review available for metronidazole and Wounds, Gunshot

ArticleYear
Principles and practice of antibiotic therapy for post-traumatic abdominal injuries.
    Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics, 1979, Volume: 148, Issue:6

    Topics: Abdomen; Abdominal Injuries; Aminoglycosides; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antisepsis; Asepsis; Cephalospo

1979

Trials

1 trial available for metronidazole and Wounds, Gunshot

ArticleYear
Principles and practice of antibiotic therapy for post-traumatic abdominal injuries.
    Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics, 1979, Volume: 148, Issue:6

    Topics: Abdomen; Abdominal Injuries; Aminoglycosides; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antisepsis; Asepsis; Cephalospo

1979

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Wounds, Gunshot

ArticleYear
Evaluation of prophylactic antibiotics in penetrating brain injuries at an academic level 1 trauma center.
    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 2020, Volume: 193

    Topics: Academic Medical Centers; Adolescent; Adult; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Cefazolin; Ceftriaxone; Concurr

2020
In trauma, expect the unexpected: a rare case of post-traumatic pancreatitis associated with salmonellosis and enterocolitis.
    BMJ case reports, 2018, Nov-08, Volume: 2018

    Topics: Abdomen; Adolescent; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ceftriaxone; Clostridioides difficile; Enterocolitis, Ps

2018