what does the pills metrndazole and flagyl do?

Answer 1

These are not anti-fungals. Flagyl is the brand name for metronidazole, and it is an antibiotic. the other answerer may have confused ketoconazole with metronidazole.

If you get a yeast overgrowth from the antibiotic, metronidazole, you may end up taking ketoconazole also. Flagyl is used for susceptible organisms, which may include vaginal infections, but also for other infections, including rosacea.

Answer 2

They are the same thing. Metronidazole is Flagyl. Flagyl is the brand name of the drug, metronidazloe is the generic. It is an antibiotic, most often used for vaginal infections, ie PID, some STDs.

Answer 3

Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. Anaerobic bacteria are single-cell living organisms that thrive in low oxygen environments and can cause disease in the abdomen (bacterial peritonitis) liver (liver abscess), and pelvis ( abscess of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes). Giardia lamblia and ameba are parasites that can cause abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea in infected individuals. Metronidazole selectively blocks some of the cell functions in these microorganisms, resulting in their demise.

Answer 4

GENERIC NAME: metronidazole
BRAND NAME: Flagyl
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Metronidazole is an antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. Anaerobic bacteria are single-cell living organisms that thrive in low oxygen environments and can cause disease in the abdomen (bacterial peritonitis) liver (liver abscess), and pelvis ( abscess of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes). Giardia lamblia and ameba are parasites that can cause abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea in infected individuals. Metronidazole selectively blocks some of the cell functions in these microorganisms, resulting in their demise.

PRESCRIPTION: yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes

PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 250mg, 500mg.

STORAGE: Metronidazole should be stored at room temperature and protected from light.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Metronidazole is used to treat giardia infections of the small intestines, amebic liver abscess and dysentery (amebic colon infection causing bloody diarrhea), trichomonas vaginal infections, and carriers of trichomonas (both sexual partners) who do not have symptoms of infection. Metronidazole is also used alone or in combination with other antibiotics in treating abscesses in the liver, pelvis, abdomen and brain caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. Metronidazole is also used in treating colon infection caused by a bacteria called C. difficile. Many commonly used antibiotics can alter the normal type of bacteria that inhabit the colon. C. difficile is an anaerobic bacteria that can infect the colon when the normal bacteria types of the colon are altered by common antibiotics. This leads to inflammation of the colon (pseudomembranous colitis) with severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.

DOSING: Metronidazole may be taken with or without food. In the hospital, metronidazole can be administered intravenously to treat serious infections. Metronidazole is metabolized mainly by the liver and dosages may need to be reduced in patients with abnormal liver function.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Alcohol should be avoided because metronidazole and alcohol together can cause severe nausea, vomiting, cramps, flushing, and headache. Metronidazole can increase the blood thinning effects of warfarin (Coumadin) and increase the risk of bleeding. Cimetidine (Tagamet) increases the blood level of metronidazole.

PREGNANCY: Metronidazole is not used in early pregnancy because of potential adverse effects on the babies.

NURSING MOTHERS: Metronidazole is not used by nursing mothers because of potential adverse effects on the babies.

SIDE EFFECTS: Metronidazole is a valuable antibiotic, and is generally well tolerated with appropriate use. Serious side effects of metronidazole are rare; and include seizures and damage of nerves resulting in numbness and tingling of extremities (peripheral neuropathy). Metronidazole should be stopped if these symptoms appear. Minor side effects include nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, a metallic taste, and rarely a rash.

Answer 5

This is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal. This is the medication used to treat Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis !
Do not take with alcohol while taking this medication. Dont give to pregnant patients especially during the 1st 3 months.

Answer 6

Antibiotics, can be used to kill infections such as Lyme Disease. Any antibiotic taken for too long can give you a yeast infection, not cure one.

Answer 7

anti-fungals.
Usually used for yeast infections, either mouth (called "thrush") or "down south".

Answer 8

usually used to clear up uterine infections and vaginal ones

Answer 9

they are the same thing. They are antibiotics. can be given for many things.

Answer 10

they are for some STD's, and fungal type of infections.