Flagyl

Flagyl is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract. Flagyl may be used alone or with other medications. Flagyl is a nitroimidazole, CYP3A4 Inhibitor, moderate.
Generic Name: metronidazole

Drug Class: Nitroimidazoles

What is Flagyl used for?

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). 

What infections does Flagyl treat?
Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream. Flagyl is also used to treat trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite.
How quickly does Flagyl work?
6. Response and effectiveness. Peak concentrations are reached within one to two hours after dosing; however, it may take up to 48 hours before infection-related symptoms start to abate.

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