Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antiprotozoal and antibacterial medication: Metronidazole is a synthetic drug used to treat infections caused by certain parasites and anaerobic bacteria. It is effective against organisms like Trichomonas vaginalis and Giardia lamblia.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed metronidazole for the intestinal infection.
  • Metronidazole is a common treatment for bacterial vaginosis.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on metronidazole": to be taking a course of this medication.
  • The patient was on metronidazole for two weeks.

Variants and Related Words

• Flagyl (n): A common brand name for metronidazole.
  • The infection was treated with Flagyl.

Synonyms

• Antiprotozoal agent: A substance that kills or inhibits protozoa.
• Nitroimidazole antibiotic: Refers to the chemical class of this drug.

Noun

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