Can you use metronidazole for mycoplasma pneumonia

Metronidazole can be used for mycoplasma pneumonia, but the drug of choice for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia is a macrolide antibiotic, such as azithromycin, roxithromycin, clarithromycin, etc. In addition, quinolone antibiotics such as moxifloxacin, levofloxacin, etc. can also be used. However, patients should also be aware that mycoplasma pneumonia may be associated with anaerobic bacterial infection, and if patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins, antibiotics such as azithromycin or roxithromycin should be contraindicated to avoid aggravating the condition.

1. Macrolide antibiotics: such as azithromycin, roxithromycin, etc., which are the preferred drugs for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia;

2. Quinolone antibiotics: such as levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, etc., if the patient is allergic to these two types of drugs, he can also choose to use other antibiotics, because mycoplasma pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection caused by mycoplasma infection, and it is relatively rare for patients who are allergic to quinolones. There are many adverse reactions of quinolone antibiotics, the common ones are gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea and vomiting, and may also cause rare arrhythmias, rashes, joint pain, etc. If the patient has poor renal function, renal function needs to be monitored closely when taking quinolone antibiotics;

3. Other drugs: If the patient has symptoms such as cough and phlegm, he can use drugs that suppress cough and reduce phlegm, such as ambroxol hydrochloride, Suhuang cough capsules, compound licorice tablets, etc.If fever develops, antipyretic medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be used.

For patients with mycoplasma pneumonia, it is necessary to pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, pay attention to keeping warm, and avoid catching colds. In addition, you should also pay attention to light diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating the condition. The room should be ventilated frequently and maintain a certain humidity, which is conducive to the smooth airway.