Evaluation of therapeutic effect of metronidazole by intravenous infusion in patients with amebic hepatic abcess in Bach Mai hospital
- Author:
Phan Quynh Lan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
metronidazole
- MeSH:
Metronidazole;
Amebiasis;
Therapeutics;
Liver Abscess, Amebic;
hospitals
- From:Pharmaceutical Journal
2003;10():19-20
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Metronidazole is a popular selected drug in treatment for amebic hepatic abscess. 30 patients with amebic hepatic abscess received intravenous infusion metronidazole at Bach Mai Hospital. The authors followed disease's process, assess abscess's condition by ultrasound, manifestation of side effects, efficacy of treatment, clinical process,... The results showed that intravenous infusion metronidazole 1,000mg once daily achieved good effects. Clinical and sub-clinical symptoms improved significantly. Results of treatment are excellent and good (66.7% and 33.3%, respectively). There are four side effects including fatigue, metallic taste in the mouth, dizziness. No patient must discontinue or alter therapy
