Antibacterials / Nitroimidazole
Product description
Definition:
Nitroimidazoles are heterocyclic compounds with a ring of 5, similar to the nitrofurans.
Effectiveness:
Nitroimidazoles inhibit nucleic acid synthesis, particularly in anaerobic bacteria. They have a strong bactericidal effect.
Areas of application:
Infections by anaerobic bacteria, e.g. Helicobacter pylori, the trigger for most gastrointestinal and duodenal ulcer diseases.
Main products in this category:
Productname | CAS No. |
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Metronidazole | 443-48-1 |
Metronidazole Benzoate | 443-48-1 |