Metronidazole

CHEMBL137 Phase 4 Onaylandı Small molecule
Half-Life
8 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
171.2 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

This antibiotic and antiprotozoal drug kills bacteria and parasites by damaging their DNA. It is used to treat a wide range of infections including those of the digestive tract, reproductive system, and skin.

Moleküler Ağırlık

171,1540 g/mol

LogP

0,00

TPSA

83,90 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Geçer

Terapötik Alanlar

İlaç Sınıfları

Etki Mekanizması

Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 8 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mekanizma

Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

2D Yapı

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SMILES

Cc1ncc([N+](=O)[O-])n1CCO

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H9N3O3/c1-5-7-4-6(9(11)12)8(5)2-3-10/h4,10H,2-3H2,1H3

Molecular Formula

C6H9N3O3

HBD / HBA

1 / 4

Döndürülebilir Bağlar

2

Ağır Atomlar

12

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

This antibiotic and antiprotozoal drug kills bacteria and parasites by damaging their DNA. It is used to treat a wide range of infections including those of the digestive tract, reproductive system, and skin.

Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Metronidazole: Half-life: 8 hours.

Yes, Metronidazole is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL137. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 4173. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

Tıbbi Sorumluluk Reddi

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.