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Metro I.V. IV

What conditions does Metro I.V. IV treat?

Metro I.V. IV is used to treat the following:

Blood Infection caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, Bacterial Blood Infection caused by Clostridium, Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body, Infection caused by Bacteroides Fragilis Bacteria, Brain Abscess caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, Infection caused by the Bacteria Anaerobes, Colon/Rectal Infection During or Soon After an Operation, Meningitis caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, A Collection of Pus in the Brain, Bacterial Infection of Heart Valve, Heart Valve Infection caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, Pneumonia caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, Pus in the Lungs caused by the Bacteria Bacteroides, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Infection of Abdominal Cavity Lining due to Bacteroides, Infection of Abdominal Cavity Lining due to Clostridium, Infection of the Abdominal Lining caused by Peptococcus, Peritonitis caused by Peptostreptococcus Bacteria, Infection of the Abdominal Lining caused by Eubacterium, Abscess Within the Abdomen, Abscess Within the Abdomen caused by Bacteroides, Infection Within the Abdomen caused by Clostridium Bacteria, Infection Within the Abdomen caused by Eubacterium, Abscess Within the Abdomen caused by Peptococcus, Abscess Within the Abdomen caused by Peptostreptococcus, Abscess Within the Abdomen caused by Anaerobic Bacteria, Inflammation and Infection of the Abdomen Lining, Infection Within the Abdomen, Collection of Pus or Abscess On or In the Liver, Infection In or On the Liver caused by Bacteroides Species, Infection In or On the Liver caused by Clostridium Species, Infection In or On the Liver caused by Eubacterium, Infection In or On the Liver caused by Peptococcus, Infection In or On the Liver caused by Peptostreptococcus, Abscess of the Fallopian Tube and Ovary, Abscess of Fallopian Tube and Ovary caused by Bacteroides, Abscess of Fallopian Tube and Ovary caused by Clostridium, Abscess of Fallopian Tube and Ovary caused by Peptococcus, Fallopian Tube & Ovary Abscess due to Peptostreptococcus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Infection of a Woman's Reproductive Organs, Inflammation of the Endometrium, Infection of Lining of the Uterus caused by Clostridium, Infection of Lining of the Uterus caused by Peptococcus, Infection of Uterine Lining Caused By Peptostreptococcus, Infection of Lining of the Uterus caused by Bacteroides, Infection of Tissues of the Uterus caused by Bacteroides, Infection of Tissues of the Uterus caused by Clostridium, Infection of Tissues of the Uterus caused by Peptococcus, Infection of Tissues of Uterus due to Peptostreptococcus, Infection Following Vaginal Cuff Surgery, Bacteroides Infection Following Vaginal Cuff Surgery, Clostridium Infection Following Vaginal Cuff Surgery, Peptococcus Infection Following Vaginal Cuff Surgery, Peptostreptococcus Infection After Vaginal Cuff Surgery, Skin Infection, Skin Infection due to Bacteroides Fragilis Bacteria, Skin Infection due to Clostridium Bacteria, Skin Tissue Infection due to Peptostreptococcus Bacteria, Skin Infection due to Peptococcus Bacteria, Skin Infection due to Fusobacterium Bacteria, Infection of a Joint caused by Bacteroides, Infection of a Joint, Bone Infection caused by Bacteroides, Infection of Bone, Prevention of Perioperative Infection

Metro I.V. IV may also be used to treat:

Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics, Gas Gangrene caused by Clostridium Perfringens Bacteria, Infection caused by the Roundworm Dracunculus, Infection Around a Tooth, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Diabetic Foot Infection, Pediatric Fever without a Source

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