What Is Anaerobic Antibiotic Used For

I went in for a papsmear and when I received the results they prescribed me Anaerobyl 200; and I'm in pain. What's wrong? ## Anaerobyl reportedly contains the active ingredient Metronidazole, which is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. “Metronidazole is used to treat infections of the reproductive system, GI tract, skin, heart, bone, joint, lung, blood, nervous system, and other areas of the body. It is also used to treat certain STI's. Metronidazole is also used to treat bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused by too much of certain types of harmful bacteria in the vagina) in women." [1] (Metronidazole) MedlinePlus [2] Metronidazole is still the drug of choice for treatment of anaerobic inf...

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What all is this medication used for? ## clindamycin is a antibiotic used in real bad infections ## it is for infections of the lungs joints bone ect..... ## for things like urinary tract, blood infections ## How long does this medication clindamycin stay good? Example: Prescription was filled 4/21/04. Are they still good? ## thanks for the info ## Debbie, they begin to lose efficacy at around 18months old, so you will not get the dosage you need if you use a prescription that is that old. You should see your doctor for a new one. ## clindamycin is a licomycin antibiotic used in gram psoitive and anaerobic infections. it is a narrow spectrum being useless against gram negative bacteria but has a seriuos side effect of AAC usually caused by the bacteria C.difficle. ## by the way AAC is a...

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white circle pill with 93 on it and white circle pill with 851 on it ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (250 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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clindamycin HCL 150 MG cap San sub for Cleogin HCL 150 MG cap cap is blue in color written on the cap is cor 153 ## Hi Judy, The blue capsule in description marked "cor 153" is Clindamycin HCL (150 mg). Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. Learn More: Clindamycin Details I hope this helps!

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WHAT TYPE OF PILL IS MARKED RX692 AND IS A BLUE GREENISH CAPSUL. THE BOTTOL HAS PARTIAL MARKINGS WITH THE NAME DAMYCIN SAYING TAKE ON WITH FOOD THAT IS IT. THE REST OF THE LABEL IS TORN OFF ## The capsule in description is Clindamycin HCL (150 mg). Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## Hi there, I have had my leg an a plaster cast to the thigh for about 7 days, it was so sore, ( thought that I had a blister under the cast) medical centre took it off and my ankle was scarlet, like inf...

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I have a really bad toothache that I think is abscessed. Will Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help treat the infection? ## Can Bactrim be used for a Tooth Infection? While Bactrim is effective against a range of bacterial infections, it is not typically the first-line antibiotic for treating tooth infections, which are often caused by anaerobic bacteria found in the oral cavity. These infections usually respond better to antibiotics that are specifically effective against the types of bacteria found in dental abscesses, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, or clindamycin, which are more traditionally prescribed by dentists. However, in cases where a patient cannot tolerate these first-line antibiotics or if the infection is caused by a bacteria that is known to be susceptible to...

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Drug Index

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that displays bactericidal activity against gram-negative aerobic bacilli and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen. It is generally not effective against gram-positive bacilli and anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. ...

PLIVa atop 334 backside is blank ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (500 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## white oval pill with RCGGP on one side

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What is this drug used for? Is it an antibiotic? For what types of infections? ## Hi Karen, Nidazole contains the active ingredient Metronidazole, which is an is an antibiotic, amebicide, and antiprotozoal; used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Learn More: Metronidazole Details NOTE: If you scroll down the page in the link above, you'll come across a section called "Medical uses"; where you'd find information on what specific infections this can be used for. I hope this info helps!

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what are the side effects when you take 4 at the same time as prescribed. what is the purpose for taking this ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (500 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. As far as side effects go, you can view the long list of them in the link below. You may need to scroll down to the section called Adverse Effects... Side effects depend on a number of individual circumstances: (i.e. duration you've been taking the given quantity of this drug, individual health prior to taking the drug, any many other factors that are related to one's vulnerability to the pills effects)...that said, no one can tell you if you going to get side effects from taking 4 of these pills that you were prescr...

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White, round, PLIVA 333, no markings on reverse side. What is it? ## This tablet contains Metronidazole 250 mg (NDC 50111-333), which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Crospovidone - Silicon Dioxide - Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Ref: DailyMed

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White oblong pill that says SL 334 on it.? Anyone know what this is?? ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (500 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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small white round pill ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (250 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I have two pills in a card together one is a cap. pink and white with PG12 and the other is a white pill with Z2971 on it. I forgot what they are for ## WOULD THIS BE GIVEN FOR MY PNEUMONIA ??DRGMO

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What is a pink and gray capsule with DAN 5708 on it? ## The capsule in description is Clindamycin hydrochloride (150 mg). Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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Pink capsule ## The capsule in description is Clindamycin (300 mg). Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## I have a bacterial infection and my mom gave me some clindamycin pills the Dan 3120 what is the normal prescription dosage ## I have a bacterial n my lungs is it's ok to take dis pill for it ? Will it help kill the bacterial ? ## Clindamycin 300mg. It's an antibiotic yes. =>I'm not a medical professional<= I can say bacterial lung infections are generally labe...

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what is it? Why does she have it? ## The capsule in description marked RX693 is identified as Clindamycin HCL (300 mg). Manufacturer: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 63304-0693 Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is usually used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat some protozoal diseases, such as malaria. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Clindamycin Details I hope this helps!

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Tinidazole

Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.&#91;1&#93; It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.&#91;2&#93; Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

Tinidazole

Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.&#91;1&#93; It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.&#91;2&#93; Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

Drug Index

Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.&#91;1&#93; It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.&#91;2&#93; Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

white round pill with raised edges ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (250 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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