Metronidazole injection is primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections in various parts of the body. It's also used preventively before and after certain surgeries to lower the risk of infection.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Treatment of Bacterial Infections: Metronidazole injection is effective against a wide range of anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that don't need oxygen to survive). These infections can occur in:
- Abdomen
- Skin
- Blood
- Brain
- Bones
- Joints
- Gynecological infections
- Respiratory tract infections
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Surgical Prophylaxis: It's administered to prevent infections from occurring in the bowel before and after surgery. This is particularly useful in surgeries where the risk of bacterial contamination is high.
Metronidazole belongs to the antibiotic class of drugs. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
