Satranidazole
About Satranidazole
Satranidazole is a drug that helps to combat a large number of varied health disorders effectively. It can be called an intestinal amoebicide. It can treat a number of intestinal problems caused by amoeba. Satranidazole is also known to be a potent anti-diarrhoeal agent that is beneficial to patients suffering from diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome. It is known to inhibit the action of histamine on the proteins, thus preventing complications of the infection such as hepatic amoeabiosis. You must make the doctor aware of any severe disease you had such as any kidney, lungs, liver or cardiac disorders. Take proper medical help in case you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy any time soon or breastfeeding. You must also inform the doctor of any other prescription drugs that you may be taking, such as hormonal pills as oral contraceptives, or any dietary supplements as Satranidazole may interact with the other drugs and cause a number of health complications. It can help in the prevention of serious anaerobic infections and Trichomoniasis. Some side effects include persistent headaches, dryness in the mouth and increased thirst, general weakness in the body, nausea, vomiting, problems in passing of bowels, dizziness but these symptoms should slowly disappear with time.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Satranidazole
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Satranidazole ?
Headache
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Satranidazole
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Satranidazole
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Satranidazole as ingredient
- Satromax 300Mg Tablet
Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
- Satrogyl 300mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Satrogyl O 300 Mg/200 Mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Satrogyl 500Mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Satromax O 300 Mg/200 Mg Tablet
Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
- Satrogyl O 75 mg/50 mg Dry Syrup
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is used to kill protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. These are nitroimidazoles. This group of drugs becomes a free radical when it reacts with redox proteins of anaerobic organisms, and when this happens the bacterium DNA gets damaged.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
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