tinidazole (Tindamax, Fasigyn)

Introduction

Tradename: Tindamax

Indications

• trichomoniasis
  • vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis
• giardiasis*
• amebiasis
  • Entamoeba histolytica

* considered more effective than metronidazole

Pharmacokinetics

• longer 1/2life than metronidazole

Adverse effects

• similar to metronidazole Drug intereactions:
• disulfiram-like reaction in combination with alcohol

Mechanism of action

• similar to metronidazole

More general terms

• antiprotozoal agent
• pyrrole

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5479