Tinidazole

Tinidazole belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles', which kill infection-causing germs, mainly protozoans & bacteria. Tinidazole is used to cure certain infections caused by microbes, especially bacteria/Protozoa, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. Microbes are minute living creatures that can cause harmful effects on human beings when they enter our bodies. They induce damage by producing harmful chemicals called toxins or multiply inside healthy cells, leading to their death in the process. Tinidazole does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Tinidazole is selectively harmful to germs that don't require oxygen to survive, especially protozoa and bacteria. Tinidazole kills microbes by entering their cells and generating harmful molecules that damage germ's DNA (Protozoans & bacteria) & hence kill them.

The dose and duration of Tinidazole can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremors and headaches. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Tinidazole, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Tinidazole on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Tinidazole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Tinidazole as it may cause increased dizziness. Tinidazole may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Tinidazole is not recommended for use in children.

Tinidazole is used to treat patients with certain vaginal, urinary, or intestinal infections or other infections in the body. These infections may be caused by anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not use oxygen) or amoeba. Tinidazole kills infection-causing microbes by producing harmful chemicals inside their cells, causing DNA damage and hence killing them.

• Sleepiness/tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation)
• Tremor
• Taste disturbances
• Skin reactions
• Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes