What Are Names of Nitroimidazoles Drugs?

Nitroimidazoles are antibiotics used to treatanaerobicbacterial infections,parasiticinfections, and protozoal infections and preventpostoperativeinfections.

Nitroimidazoles work by disrupting the DNA of the susceptible bacteria and inhibiting the protein synthesis of the cell wall leading to cell death; they act as bactericidal andantimicrobialagents.

Nitroimidazoles are given orally as intravenous infusions and used for local applications in skin infections.

Nitroimidazoles should be used with caution in patients with amedical historyofcentral nervous systemdisorders (seizures) and with blood dyscrasias (a disorder that affects blood and its components).

Nitroimidazoles用于治疗:

• Bacterial infections such as:
  • Gastrointestinalinfection (diarrhea)
  • Lower respiratory infection
  • Bacterial vaginosis(an infection of thevagina)
• Parasitic infections such as:
  • Amoebiasis (parasitic infection of the intestines)
  • Amebiccolitis(watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite)
  • An amebic liverabscess(collection ofpusin the liver)
  • Giardiasis(intestinal infection marked bystomach cramps, bloating, nausea, and bouts of watery diarrhea)
• Protozoal infections such as trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease affecting theurinary tractand vagina)
• Skin infections (rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition)
• Meningitis(inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain andspinal cord)
• Surgicalprophylaxis

The common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• The dark color of urine

Other rare side effects include:

• Lethargy/tiredness
• Ataxia(lack of muscle control or coordination ofvoluntarymovements)
• Seizures (sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain)
• Vertigo(sensation of feeling off-balance)
• Dizziness/unsteadiness
• Mood changes
• Numbness/tingling of hands or feet
• Painful urination
• Oralthrush
• Rash on face/tongue
• Trouble breathing

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.

Names of nitroimidazoles include:

• Flagyl
• Flagyl ER
• Flagyl IV RTU
• Metronidazole
• Secnidazole
• Solosec
• Tindamax
• Tinidazole