Is metronidazole effective in treating urethritis?

In today's society, the incidence of urethritis has increased significantly, which is mainly related to people's daily living habits. However, there are still many treatments for urethritis for patients to choose from, such as some drug treatments. So, is metronidazole effective in treating urethritis?

Urethritis is a common disease

Urethritis refers to inflammation of the urethral mucosa. It is a common disease, more common in women. Clinically, it is divided into acute and chronic, nonspecific urethritis and gonococcal urethritis. The latter two have similar clinical manifestations and must be distinguished based on medical history and bacteriological examination.

Can metronidazole tablets treat urethritis?

Metronidazole tablets are used to prevent and treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, such as respiratory tract, digestive tract, abdominal and pelvic infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, as well as endocarditis, septicemia and meningitis caused by Pseudomonas fragilis.