1. Noun. An antiparasitic drug used against protozoan infections. ¹
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1. 1-(2-(ethylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-1h-imidazole. A nitroimidazole antitrichomonal agent effective against trichomonas vaginalis, entamoeba histolytica, and giardia lamblia infections. Pharmacological action: antitrichomonal agents. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole, 1-(2-(ethylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro- (12 Dec 1998)
