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
Simethicone
Uses
Simethicone is used in the treatment and prevention of bloating and abdominal pain.
How it Works
Simethicone works by bringing the gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas. Simethicone also helps to disintegrates the gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Simethicone include the symptoms below;
Coating on tongue