Protozoa

Tinidazole

Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.[1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2] Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

Tinidazole

Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.[1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2] Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

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Tinidazole is a drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as a treatment for a variety of anaerobic amoebic and bacterial infections. It was developed in 1972 and is a prominent member of the nitroimidazole antibiotic class.[1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2] Tinidazole is marketed by Mission Pharmacal under the brand name Tindamax, by Pfizer under the names Fas...

Clioquinol + Hydrocortisone

Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

Clioquinol + Hydrocortisone

Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

Clioquinol + Hydrocortisone

Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

Clioquinol + Hydrocortisone

Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

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Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antifungal drug and antiprotozoal drug. It is neurotoxic in large doses. It is a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines which inhibit certain enzymes related to DNA replication. The drugs have been found to have activity against both viral and protozoal infections.[2] Contents 1 Antiprotozoal use 2 Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy 3 Topical use 4 Potential use as a preventive or treatment in prostate cancer 5 Use in neu...

stomach left side pain ## what is the cause of stomach left side pain daily. ## Tinidazole (Triniba 500) is an anti-parasitic drug used against protozoan infections. It is widely known throughout Europe and the developing world as treatment for a variety of amoebic and parasitic infections. The most common side effects reported with tinidazole are upset stomach, bitter taste, and other side effects which occur are headache, fatigue, and dizziness. Anecdotally, people who have taken both metronidazole and tinidazole report toxicity is much the same except the side effects don't last as long with the latter. Note: drinking alcohol while taking tinidazole will make you violently ill. For more information about this drug click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or infor...

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uses and indication of oflox oz ## Oflox OZ contains the active ingredients Ofloxacin and Ornidazole, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat both bacterial and protozoal infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Ofloxacin details here and there are more Ornidazole details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## neutrolin b in pregnancy ## Hello my son is 26 months old I am using vizylac and ofloxacin oral suspension IP Oflox50 Rediuse from last 3days as per doctor advices BT he not get well. Yesterday he was much better but today he is doing the same liquid potte, doctor sausied dose for 3 now which medican i have to gave plz. reply

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small white round pill ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (250 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I have two pills in a card together one is a cap. pink and white with PG12 and the other is a white pill with Z2971 on it. I forgot what they are for ## WOULD THIS BE GIVEN FOR MY PNEUMONIA ??DRGMO

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For what and all it is used for? ## Both the Saril suspension and tablets contain Ofloxacin and Ornidazole, this combines an antibiotic, used to treat infections, with an anti-protozoan medication to treat those types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## can it be used for vanginal infections

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What for Ornida 500mg tab is used? Kindly describe ## This pill contains the active ingredient Ornidazole. it is manufactured by Aristo. Ornidazole is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. It is used by the poultry industry. It has been investigated for use in Crohn's disease after bowel resection. More details about this medication are available at: Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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How long should this medication be taken for? ## What has your doctor advised? Daraprim contains the active ingredient Pyrimethamine, which is used to treat protozoal infections and the dosag can vary, depending on how severe the infection is. For instance, it can start with a range anywhere from 50 to 75mgs a day, coupled with other medications and can be taken for a span ranging anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks.

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white round pill with raised edges ## The pill in description is Metronidazole (250 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic.[1] Used together with pyrimethamine, a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, it is the treatment of choice for toxoplasmosis, which is caused by a protozoan parasite.[3] It is a second-line treatment for otitis media, prophylaxis of rheumatic fever, chancroid, chlamydia, and infections by Haemophilus influenzae.[1] It is also used as adjunct therapy for chloroquine-resistant malaria and several forms of bacterial meni...

852 ONE SIDE 93/93 ON OTHER ## The pill marked 93 93 852 in description is Metronidazole (500 mg); which is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide, sold under the brand name Alinia among others, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral medication that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.[4][5][6] It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza.[1]&#9...

Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide, sold under the brand name Alinia among others, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral medication that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.[4][5][6] It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza.[1]&#9...

What is this drug used for? Is it an antibiotic? For what types of infections? ## Hi Karen, Nidazole contains the active ingredient Metronidazole, which is an is an antibiotic, amebicide, and antiprotozoal; used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Learn More: Metronidazole Details NOTE: If you scroll down the page in the link above, you'll come across a section called "Medical uses"; where you'd find information on what specific infections this can be used for. I hope this info helps!

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