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Metronidazole
Medical Definition: | An antiprotozoal used in amebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and as a treponemacide in livestock. 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). | |
Also Called: | Bayer 5360,Clont,Danizol,Flagyl,Gineflavir,Metric,Metrodzhil,MetroGel,Metrogyl,Metronidazole Hydrochloride,Metronidazole Phosphate,Satric,Trichazol,Trichopol,Trivazol,Vagilen | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 443-48-1 |
Metronidazole Medical Definitions and Terms
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