Secnidazole

Secnidazole is antiprotozoal, and a derivative of 5-nitromidazole closely related to metronidazole. Secnidazole is used in the treatmen of amoebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0 to 2 g
Single Dose: 1 (1)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: In invasive ( hepatic) amoebiasis , a dose of 1.5g daily in single or divided doses for 5days
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 30 mg/kg
Single Dose: 30 (30)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Oral
Instructions: For Once
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitroimidazole. It belongs to Amebicides pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Secnidazole is 185.20.
Contraindications
Secnidazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Secnidazole, which give rise to further complications include Leucopenia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Secnidazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Glossitis, StomatitisX, Taste disturbances, Paresthesias.
Indications
Secnidazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Urethritis, Vaginitis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Secnidazole was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Alcoholic drinks and alcohol containig medicines should be avoided during secnidazole treatment. Do not administer to subjects with a history of blood dyscrasia.
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