flagyl

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes Flagyl to treat an infection.

Definition

Noun 1. A specific brand name for the antiprotozoal drug metronidazole: "Flagyl" is the trade name for a medication used to treat infections caused by certain parasites and anaerobic bacteria. It is primarily prescribed for conditions like trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and certain types of bacterial vaginosis.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Flagyl to treat the intestinal infection.
  • A common side effect of Flagyl is a metallic taste in the mouth.
  • It is important to avoid alcohol while taking Flagyl.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Flagyl": to be undergoing a course of treatment with this medication.
  • She was on Flagyl for ten days to clear the infection.

Variants and Related Words

• Metronidazole (n): The generic, non-brand name for the same drug.
  • Metronidazole is the active ingredient in Flagyl.

Synonyms

• Antiprotozoal agent: A substance that kills protozoa (a type of parasite).
• Antibiotic (in specific contexts): While primarily antiprotozoal, it also has antibacterial properties against anaerobic bacteria.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• metronidazole
• Flagyl