Effective Against Bacterial Infections and Certain Protozoal Infections
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METROZOLE PLUS is an antibiotic used in veterinary medicine to treat various conditions in dogs. Let’s delve into the details:
Purpose and Mechanism:
Metronidazole is effective against bacterial infections and certain protozoal infections.It works by diffusing into anaerobic bacteria, where it’s activated and reduced into a short-lived nitroso free radical. This radical interacts with DNA, causing strand breakage and bacterial death1.Indications:
Bacterial Infections: Metronidazole treats infections caused by bacteria that don’t require oxygen to survive.Protozoal Infections: It’s used for conditions like trichomoniasis and amebiasis.