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How is metronidazole administered?

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Oral and injectAble

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What is metronidazole effective against?

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Anaerobes and Protozoa

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What is metronidazole used for?

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Guardian and clostridium overgrowth

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What will happen with prolonged use of metronidazole? What are the signs?

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Possible toxicity, CNS signs

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What are ten side effects of metronidazole?

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Neurological disordered, lethargy, weakness, neutropenia, hepatotoxic its, hematuria, Anotexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea