Satranidazole
Description
Satranidazole is a medicine that contains satranidazole as an active ingredient. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, skin, lungs, brain and heart caused by bacteria and parasites. It can also be used to prevent infections that occur after surgeries. It works by killing the bacteria and parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Satranidazole shows side effects that include headache, metallic taste, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset and nausea. These are usually mild and subside with time, Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time.
Satranidazole can be taken with or without food around the same time every day. Once Satranidazole therapy is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Satranidazole is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Satranidazole is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems before taking Satranidazole.
Avoid driving or any activity that requires concentration after taking Satranidazole since it may cause drowsiness. Do not consume alcohol while using Satranidazole as it irritates your stomach due to a Disulfiram reaction.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Satranidazole
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Joint pain
- Insomnia (Sleeplessness)
- Urinary tract infection
- Metallic taste
Uses of Satranidazole
What is it prescribed for?
- Parasitic infections
- Bacterial infections
- Giardiasis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for Satranidazole to show its action is 1-2 hours after intake.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Satranidazole remains active in the body is about 12 hours after intake.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Satranidazole due to the increased risk of disulfiram reaction. It can lead to serious side effects such as abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Satranidazole.
- Usage in pregnancy?Satranidazole is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless clearly needed. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Satranidazole is not recommended for use in breastfeeding unless clearly needed. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Satranidazole is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to ofloxacin, fluoroquinolones, satranidazole, or any other ingredients present in this medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms like rash, hives, itching, redness of the skin, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Satranidazole is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless clearly needed. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Satranidazole is not recommended for use in breastfeeding unless clearly needed. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
Satranidazole is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, the doctor may prescribe this medicine under certain specific circumstances, if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such cases, the child should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
Driving or operating machinery
Satranidazole may cause drowsiness or blurred vision in some people. It is advised that you avoid activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Other medicines
Satranidazole may interact with other medicines and cause severe side effects. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements before beginning the treatment with Satranidazole.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Satranidazole as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Satranidazole.
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 Satranidazole due to the increased risk of disulfiram reaction. It can lead to serious side effects such as abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Kidney diseases
Satranidazole should be used with extreme caution if you have severe kidney problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests for monitoring your kidney function while on treatment with this medicine. Also, your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative as needed based on your condition.
Liver disease
Satranidazole should be used with extreme caution if you have severe liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests for monitoring your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Also, your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative as needed based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Satranidazole as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in more or fewer doses than advised.
Take Satranidazole with lots of fluids to counteract dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
Ensure that the treatment course is completed and do not stop the use of Satranidazole without consulting your doctor as it can lead to bacterial resistance.
Keep Satranidazole away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Satranidazole treats infection by interfering with the DNA formation of bacteria and protozoa that causes infection and stop their growth.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anthelmintics, Antiamoebic agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Nov 2021
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