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Nimorazole
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Description
Nimorazole is an antiprotozoal medicine used to treat infections caused by protozoa in the stomach, intestines, or genital areas. It is also used to treat certain infections of the gum (acute ulcerative gingivitis).
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Nimorazole
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Stomach pain
Back pain
Dizziness
Headache
Skin rash
Uses of Nimorazole
What is it prescribed for?
Trichomoniasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of trichomoniasis infection, which is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. The symptoms are dominant in women and include painful urination, abnormal and foul smelling discharge from the vagina, etc.
Giardiasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of Giardiasis, an infection of the small intestine caused by Giardia lamblia (the giardia parasite).
Amebiasis
This medicine is used for the treatment of amebiasis, an infection of the intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica strains of protozoa. The most prominent symptoms associated with this infection are loose stools, stomach cramps, pain in the stomach, etc. The parasites can also enter other organs and cause abscesses and other complications.
Gingivitis
This medicine is used for the treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis, a form of gum disease caused by bacteria. It is characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Report any unusual adverse effects such as abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing, weakness, fainting, etc. to the doctor immediately. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to nimorazole or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or Operating Machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or sleepiness and interfere with eyesight in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine.
Liver Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Blood Dyscrasias
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from blood dyscrasias (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukopenia, etc.) since it may worsen the patient's condition. Regular monitoring of complete blood count levels is necessary while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
CNS Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in the patients suffering from CNS disorders due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Other Medicines
Since this medicine may interact with other medicines and cause severe adverse effects, you are advised to report all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Report any unusual adverse effects such as abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing, weakness, fainting, etc. to the doctor immediately. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine interferes with the protein formation process and inhibits the growth of protozoa or bacteria, eventually leading to their death.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anthelmintics, Nitroimidazole Derivatives, Antiprotozoals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Nimorazole [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 7 September 2018]. Available from:
Treatment of trichomoniasis with a single dose of nimorazole. [Internet]. PubMed Central (PMC). 2019 [cited 10 January 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 11 Jan 2019
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