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Tinizol

Tinidazole is an anti-parasitic drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as treatment for a variety of amoebic and parasitic infections

• Tablets

Indications

Amibiasis, trichomonasis, lambliasis, candidiasis, anaerobic organism infections

Pharmacological Class

Nitro-imidazole derivative

Pharmacological Properties

Active on amoeba, trichomonas, candida and bactericidal on gram+ and gram- anaerobic organisms

Mechanism of Action

Taken orally, it is rapidly absorbed. Its diffusion in the tissue is excellent and broad
• Contact amoebicide in the digestive tract
• Tissue amoebicide in its extra-tissue locations (liver, lung, kidneys, etc.) Its mechanism of action is thought to involve interference with DNA by a metabolite in which the nitro group of Metronidazole has been reduced

Side Effects

Rare : gastro-intestinal, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc

Contradictions

Hypersensitivity to imidazoles. It is strongly recommended that the consumption of alcoholic drinks or drugs containing alcohol be avoided (Antabuse effect).

Observations

This drug should not be taken at meal times.