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* [[Adverse drug reaction::Disulfiram-like reaction]] with alcohol ingestion
* [[Adverse drug reaction::Disulfiram-like reaction]] with alcohol ingestion


=== [[Adverse drug reaction::Peripheral neuropathy]] ===
=== [[Adverse drug reaction::Peripheral Neuropathy]] ===
* Starts after 4 weeks or 42 grams
* Starts after 4 weeks or 42 grams
* Free radicals causing nerve damage, and metronidazole causes degeneration
* Free radicals causing nerve damage, and metronidazole causes degeneration

Revision as of 15:12, 20 September 2022

Adverse Drug Reactions

Peripheral Neuropathy

  • Starts after 4 weeks or 42 grams
  • Free radicals causing nerve damage, and metronidazole causes degeneration
  • Usually resolves in 2 weeks (but may take up to 24 weeks)
  • Usually reversible (about 75%) but takes time