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.
Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, and by Pfizer under the name Fasigyn.
It is chemically similar to metronidazole — a drug with some unpleasant side effects that is used in the United States as first-line therap...
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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.
Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, and by Pfizer under the name Fasigyn.
It is chemically similar to metronidazole — a drug with some unpleasant side effects that is used in the United States as first-line therapy for amoebae. Tinidazole has similar side effects but has a shorter treatment course with a more convenient dosage schedule.
Tinidazole is FDA approved for the treatment of trichomoniasis, giardiasis and amebiasis. A large body of clinical data exists to support its use as a treatment for amoebae, giardia and vaginal trichomona, just like metronidazole. Tinidazole may be a therapeutic alternative in the setting of metronidazole tolerance.
Tinidazole may also be used to treat or prevent a variety of bacterial infections, including Helicobacter...
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