A patient diagnosed with trichomoniasis is being treated with metronidazole (Flagyl). When teaching the patient about this medication, which of the following will the healthcare provider include?

Trichononiasis is common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a protozoan parasite. Treatment is with oral metronidazole (Flagyl). Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole can cause a reaction similar to disulfiram (Antabuse), which is characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headaches, and flushing. Hepatotoxicity and tendon inflammation or rupture is associated with quinolone antibiotics, such as Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or Levofloxacin (Levaquin). Dairy products and some antacids can interfere with tetracycline absorption.