Tinidazole
Uses
Tinidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by the protozoa bacteria.
How it Works
Tinidazole is an antibiotic, Tinidazole works by entering bacterial and protozoal cells and interfering with their DNA. Tinidazole damages the DNA and also prevents the bacteria and protozoa from forming new DNA. This results in tinidazole killing the micro-organisms, which clears up the infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tinidazole may suffer from such side effects;
Vaginal itching or discharge
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Loss of appetite,
Indigestion,
Constipation,
Diarrhea,
Stomach cramps,
Headache,
Metallic or bitter taste in mouth
Diloxanide
Uses
Diloxanide is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections and intestinal amoebiasis.
How it Works
Diloxanide is known as a luminal amoebicide. Diloxanide acts inside the bowel or more precisely the lumen of the bowel, to kill the infection causing amoeba.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Diloxanide include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Headache,
Fever,
Dizziness,
Abdominal pain,
Hair loss,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Vertigo