Included In This Lesson
Outline
Generic Name
metronidazole
Trade Name
Flagyl
Indication
intra-abdominal infections, gynecoligical infections, skin infections, bone and joint infections, CNS
infections, septicemia, endocarditis, amebic liver abscess, peptic ulcer disease
Action
Inhibits DNA and protein synthesis in bacteria, bactericidal
Therapeutic Class
anti-infectives, antiprotozoals, antiulcer agents
Pharmacologic Class
none
Nursing Considerations
• do not take with alcohol-disulfiram reaction
• assess for infection before and during treatment
• obtain cultures before therapy
• monitor neurologic status: parasthesia, weakness, ataxia, or seizures
• monitor intake and output, daily weights
• may alter liver enzyme tests
