"Metronidazole" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).
| Descriptor ID |
D008795
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.640.672.500 D03.383.129.308.658.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Metronidazole- Metronidazole
- 2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
- 2 Methyl 5 nitroimidazole 1 ethanol
Metronidazole Hydrochloride- Metronidazole Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Metronidazole
- Metronidazole Monohydrochloride
- Monohydrochloride, Metronidazole
Metronidazole Phosphate- Metronidazole Phosphate
- Phosphate, Metronidazole
- Metronidazole Phosphoester
- Phosphoester, Metronidazole
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Metronidazole" by people in Profiles.
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Razzaq S, Syed MA, Irfan M, Khan I, Sarfraz RM, Shakir R, Ali S, Iqbal Z, Niaz Y, Mujtaba SH, Raza SA, Raza S, Hanif S. Optimization of metronidazole SR buccal tablet for gingivitis using genetic algorithm. Pak J Pharm Sci. 2021 Nov; 34(6):2149-2158.
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Razzaq S, Hanif S, Syed MA, Iqbal J, Hassan SS, Raza SA, Riaz H, Abid F. Development and evaluation of mucoadhesive buccal tablet containing metronidazole for the treatment of periodontitis and gingivitis. Pak J Pharm Sci. 2018 Sep; 31(5):1903-1910.
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Psoinos CM, Collins CE, Ayturk MD, Anderson FA, Santry HP. Post-hospitalization Treatment Regimen and Readmission for C. difficile Colitis in Medicare Beneficiaries. World J Surg. 2018 01; 42(1):246-253.
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Zhang S, Lee DS, Morrissey R, Aponte-Pieras JR, Rogers AB, Moss SF. Early or late antibiotic intervention prevents Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric cancer in a mouse model. Cancer Lett. 2015 Apr 10; 359(2):345-51.
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Daniel A, Rapose A. The evaluation of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in a community hospital. J Infect Public Health. 2015 Mar-Apr; 8(2):155-60.
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Motzkus-Feagans C, Pakyz AL, Ratliff SM, Bajaj JS, Lapane KL. Statin use and infections in Veterans with cirrhosis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Sep; 38(6):611-8.
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Hussein R, El-Halabi M, Ghaith O, Jurdi N, Azar C, Mansour N, Sharara AI. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the combination of spiramycin plus metronidazole. Arab J Gastroenterol. 2011 Mar; 12(1):44-7.
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Baker SS, Faden H, Sayej W, Patel R, Baker RD. Increasing incidence of community-associated atypical Clostridium difficile disease in children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2010 Jul; 49(7):644-7.
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Lowy I, Molrine DC, Leav BA, Blair BM, Baxter R, Gerding DN, Nichol G, Thomas WD, Leney M, Sloan S, Hay CA, Ambrosino DM. Treatment with monoclonal antibodies against Clostridium difficile toxins. N Engl J Med. 2010 Jan 21; 362(3):197-205.
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Dunzendorfer T, Wilkins S, Johnson R. Mucosal tear in collagenous colitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Sep; 7(9):e57.