Satranidazole

Uses	Protozoal infections, including accumulation of pus in the liver
Therapy	Antiprotozoal
Side Effects	Headache, dry mouth, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, acidity, metallic taste, rash

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Molecule Description

Satranidazole belongs to an antiprotozoal class of medicine used to treat various protozoal infections caused by various organisms. Satranidazole works by inhibiting the growth of various causative organisms. Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment, as it can cause excessive nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness. Take it as prescribed by your doctor at a specified dose and duration and never miss or skip a dose. Inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing medications. You may experience dry mouth, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness and stomach pain as side effects of this medicine. If these symptoms do not resolve or worsen, consult your doctor or visit a nearby hospital or clinic.

Uses

Satranidazole is used to treat various protozoal infections including accumulation of pus in the liver.

Contraindications

When should one not use Satranidazole

If you are allergic to Satranidazole, any similar compound or another component of Satranidazole.
If you have or had any blood disorders.
If you have or had any neurological disorder.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dry mouth
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Acidity
Metallic taste
Rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Satranidazole should not be consumed during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby or lead to a threatened pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Satranidazole passes into the breastmilk which may be harmful to the newborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

Driving

You may experience symptoms such as sleepiness, dizziness, loss of consciousness after consuming Satranidazole. If you experience such symptoms avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol should not be consumed with Satranidazole. It may lead to disulfiram-like reactions characterized by excessive nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, throbbing headache, chest and abdominal discomfort and other serious side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a nervous system disorder.
You are on a blood thinning medicine like warfarin or any other medicine.
You have any other infection.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Satranidazole works by stopping the growth of the bacteria or parasites causing the infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of Satranidazole may increase the effect of blood-thinning medicines like warfarin, hence should be used cautiously.
Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Satranidazole may cause headache, dry mouth, weakness and dizziness. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Satranidazole take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, do not stop taking Satranidazole before the prescribed duration. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. You should complete the full course of treatment else there are chances of recurrence of infection.

It is recommended not to self-medicate yourself. Consuming a higher than recommended dose increases the chance of side effects and may be harmful as well. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

Satranidazole is safe and effective if you take it at a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine once you start feeling good, the chance of recurrence of the infection increases.

No, it should not be given without consulting your doctor. Elderly people are more prone to suffer from certain medical conditions. Satranidazole needs to be administered cautiously in them. Hence, consulting your doctor is necessary before you start this medicine.

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with Satranidazole and for 72 hours after completion of the course. Consuming alcohol in the meantime might result in disulfiram-like reactions characterised by flushing, dizziness, headache, abdominal discomfort.

Yes, Satranidazole can cause a metallic taste as a side effect, though not everyone experiences it. Talk to your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Satranidazole is used to treat various protozoal infections including accumulation of pus in the liver.

The dose and frequency of Satranidazole vary among individuals depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by the doctor.

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