Combinations ; See Below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ltd. | Ltd | mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES | |
| Satranidazole more info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Metronidazole is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce metronidazole to its which covalently binds to DNA, disrupt its helical structure, inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis |
| Drug Indication | Intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, anaerobic infections. |
| Side Effects | Unlike other related drugs it does not produce nausea, vomiting or metallic taste in mouth. Headache, dry mouth, weakness and dizziness. |
| Dosage | Amoebiasis: 300mg BD for 3-5 days. Giardiasis and Trichomoniasis: 600mg Stat. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Anti-Amoebics |