What are these Rx for?

Question

Metronidazole 500 mg tablets
Im suppose to take one tablet by mouth twice daily

and
Ofloxacin
Take one tablet by mouth twice daily for seven days...
What are these Rx for?

Answer 1

Metronidazole is used to treat a variety of infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as nitroimidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and protozoa.

This antibiotic only treats bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ofloxacin - This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Answer 2

The metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and protozoans. It is usually used to treat STD such as trick, but it can help treat other bacterial infections as well.

Ofloxacin is also an antibiotic, but it inhibits growth. Both are needed. One kills the bacterian and the other inhibits growth.

Answer 3

Metronidazole typically a fungal/bacterial infection in the urinary tract/vagina.

Ofloxacin is an antibiotic ingredient that can be used for antyhing from urinary tracts to pink eye.

Answer 4

Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body.
Ofloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Ofloxacin fights bacteria in the body

Answer 5

fungal infection,antiinfective. what are you being treated for?

Answer 6

they are both antibiotics, pretty stout too.