Detail Drug Information

Secnidazole (Secnidazole)

Overview of 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.

Indication of Secnidazole

Secnidazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Urethritis, Vaginitis.

Contraindication of Secnidazole

Secnidazole is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects of Secnidazole

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.

Precautions of Secnidazole

Alcoholic drinks and alcohol containig medicines should be avoided during secnidazole treatment. Do not administer to subjects with a history of blood dyscrasia.