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What is the bioavailability of orally administered Metronidazole?
What is the bioavailability of orally administered Metronidazole?
- 80%
- 90% (correct)
- 75%
- 95%
Which of the following infections is Metronidazole NOT FDA-approved for treating?
Which of the following infections is Metronidazole NOT FDA-approved for treating?
- Toxoplasmosis (correct)
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Trichomoniasis vaginalis
- Giardiasis
Where is Metronidazole widely distributed throughout the body and various body fluids?
Where is Metronidazole widely distributed throughout the body and various body fluids?
- Tears and mucus
- Urine and sweat
- Cerebrospinal fluid and saliva (correct)
- Blood and lymph
What is the protein binding percentage of Metronidazole in plasma?
What is the protein binding percentage of Metronidazole in plasma?
Which class of antibiotics does Metronidazole belong to?
Which class of antibiotics does Metronidazole belong to?
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Metronidazole Bioavailability
Metronidazole Bioavailability
Metronidazole is readily absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally, with approximately 90% of the drug reaching the bloodstream.
Metronidazole - Not for Toxoplasmosis
Metronidazole - Not for Toxoplasmosis
Metronidazole is not FDA-approved for treating toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection.
Metronidazole Distribution
Metronidazole Distribution
Metronidazole effectively reaches various parts of the body, including the cerebrospinal fluid and saliva.
Metronidazole Protein Binding
Metronidazole Protein Binding
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Metronidazole Drug Class
Metronidazole Drug Class
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