Why is alcohol avoided with metronidazole?

The combination can cause a disulfiram-like reaction: flushing, nausea, vomiting and headache. Avoid alcohol during the course and for a few days after.

Why is a nitroimidazole combined with an antibiotic?

Combinations such as ofloxacin with ornidazole cover both aerobic and anaerobic organisms in one pack, when a doctor decides both are needed.

Do these molecules cause a metallic taste?

A metallic taste is a common, harmless effect that resolves after the course.

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Metronidazole

Nitroimidazole Tablet, Suspension, Gel

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Amoebiasis
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Giardiasis

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Ornidazole

Second-generation nitroimidazole Tablet, Gel, Mouth

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Amoebiasis
Loose motions
Dental infection

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Tinidazole

Second-generation nitroimidazole Tablet, Infusion

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Amoebiasis
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Dental infection

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Secnidazole

Second-generation nitroimidazole Tablet, Dusting

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Amoebiasis
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Dental infection

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Furazolidone

Nitrofuran Tablet, Suspension

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Diarrhoea
Gut infection

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Quiniodochlor

Hydroxyquinoline Tablet, Ointment

Commonly used for

Amoebiasis
Loose motions
Intestinal infection

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Clioquinol Iodochlorhydroxyquin

Hydroxyquinoline Cream

Commonly used for

Amoebiasis
Intestinal infection

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Satranidazole

Second-generation nitroimidazole Tablet

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Amoebiasis
Loose motions
Dental infection

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Nimorazole

Nitroimidazole Tablet

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Amoebiasis
Dental infection
Bacterial vaginosis
Giardiasis

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