Satranidazole

It belongs to the nitroimidazole group of drugs. It is highly potent, well tolerated and clinically useful against common protozoa. It is twice as active as other nitroimidazole against giardiasis and amoebiasis. It is also significantly more active against anaerobes than other nitro-imidazoles.

Indications

Intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis. Giardiasis, trichomoniasis, anaerobic infections.

Dosage

Adults: Amoebiasis : 300mg twice daily or 3-5 days. Trichomoniasis and Giardiasis : 600mg as a single dose.

Special Precautions

Children.

Side Effects

Side effects are mild and reversible. It does not produce nausea, vomiting or metallic taste in the mouth. Headache, dry mouth, weakness and dizziness.

Drug Interactions

Alcohol.