Ofloxacin
Uses
Ofloxacin is used for the treatment of bacterial infections
How it Works
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic, Ofloxacin works by entering bacterial and protozoal cells and interfering with their DNA. Ofloxacin 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 Ofloxacin may suffer from such side effects;
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Dry mouth,
Altered taste,
Fatigue,
Flatulence,
Headache,
Loss of appetite,
Vaginal burning sensation, pain, itching and irritation
Pain in urethra,
Burning sensation in urethra
Satranidazole
Uses
Satranidazole is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections, periodontitis, intestinal amoebiasis, hepatic amoebiasis, liver abscesses and filariasis.
How it Works
Satranidazole is a known as a nitroimidazole, it possesses a C-N linkage at C2 of the imidazole ring. Satranidazole damages DNA by reducing the nitro group.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Satranidazole can include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Abdominal pain,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Hair loss,
Fever,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Vertigo