Dysen Forte Tablets 1000Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 2 Tablets)
Secnidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole antimicrobial
Secnidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole antimicrobial. 5-nitroimidazoles enter the bacterial cell as an inactive prodrug where the nitro group is reduced by bacterial enzymes to radical anions. It is believed that these radical anions interfere with bacterial DNA synthesis of susceptible isolates.
Purpose
Bacterial Infection
Ingredients
Secnidazole
Warnings
Vulvovaginal candidiasis may occur; symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis may require treatment with an antifungal agent .
Carcinogenicity has been seen in mice and rats treated long term with nitroimidazole derivatives, which are structurally related to secnidazole; avoid long-term use of secnidazole .
Avoid chronic use; carcinogenicity reported in mice and rats treated chronically with nitroimidazole derivatives, structurally related to secnidazole; significance unclear .
Side Effects
Most frequent side-effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, epigastric pain, metallic taste, glossitis, and stomatitis. Occasional side-effects: Urticaria, moderate leukopenia which is reversible on treatment discontinuation. Rare side-effects: Vertigo, ataxia and motor incoordination, paresthesia, and peripheral neuropathy. With secnidazole, gastrointestinal disorders e.g. nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, etc. have been reported in very rare cases.
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Nabiqasim |
| Status | Active |
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