Secnizol DS 1000 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 2: ৳ 96.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 32.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Secnidazole |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Intestinal Amoebiasis
- Hepatic Amoebiasis
- Urethritis and vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis
- Giardiasis
Pharmacology
- Rapid absorption following oral administration
- Maximum serum levels obtained after 3 hours
- Longest half-life among second-generation nitroimidazoles
- Majority eliminated via urine
- 72-hour therapeutic blood levels from a 2 gm single dose
Dosage & Administration
- Administered orally
- Dosage schedule for different conditions (Intestinal Amoebiasis, Asymptomatic Amoebiasis, Hepatic Amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis) for adults and children
- Evacuation of pus needed for hepatic amoebiasis treatment
Interaction
- Not recommended with disulfiram
- Close monitoring required when used simultaneously with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to imidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Good tolerance observed in clinical studies
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
- Glossitis
- Stomatitis
- Urticaria
- Reversible moderate leukopenia
- Vertigo
- Ataxia
- Paresthesia
- Peripheral neuropathy
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Prescribed after the first trimester
- Avoid during the first trimester and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid alcohol during treatment
- Avoid in patients with a history of blood dyscrasia
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protected from heat