Drug Name: | Topical Metronidazole |
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Drug Class: | Antibacterial |
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Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis and disrupts DNA |
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Use: | - Treatment of rosacea
- Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of acne vulgaris
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Side Effects: | - Burning or stinging sensation
- Dryness or itching of the skin
- Redness or irritation of the skin
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives
- Pregnancy (first trimester)
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Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
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