Why is this drug prescribed?

Tinidazole belongs to a group of antibiotics called the azoles. It works by entering the cell and binding to genetic material. This prevents the formation of further genetic material and therefore stops the bacteria from reproducing. Tinidazole is an antibiotic specifically used to stop the spread of infections which do not require oxygen to grow. These sorts of microorganisms commonly infect the gut, bones, brain and lungs.

Treatments

* Amoebic infection of the liver * Bacteria of the gut that can cause ulcers * Infection that is caused by bacteria that grow without the need for oxygen * Inflammation of the vagina that results from infection * Painful inflammation and ulcers of the gums * Parasitic gut infection caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia * Prevention of infection * Protozoal infection of the urinary organs or genitals * Sudden severe diarrhoea due to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica

What side effects can this drug cause?

* Abdominal pain * Fits * Disorder of the peripheral nerves causing weakness and numbness * Nausea and vomiting * Bitter or metallic taste * Sensation of a furry tongue * Darkening of the urine * Headache * Skin rashes * Allergic reaction to active ingredient * Dizziness