Fluconazole+tinidazole
About Fluconazole+tinidazole
Fluconazole+tinidazole belongs to a class of medication called anti-infectives used to treat various fungal and bacterial infections. Also, Fluconazole+tinidazole may be used to treat infections such as giardiasis and amoebiasis (stomach infections), and trichomoniasis (genital infection) caused by protozoa. Fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may affect the skin and spread into bones, tissues, organs, or the whole body. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
Fluconazole+tinidazole is a combination of two drugs, namely: Fluconazole (antifungal) and Tinidazole (antiprotozoal). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole belongs to the class of antifungals that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and killing fungi. Tinidazole belongs to the class of antiprotozoals that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, killing micro-organisms and clearing the infection.
Take Fluconazole+tinidazole as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fluconazole+tinidazole for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, headache, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, stomach pain, or cramps. Most of these side effects of Fluconazole+tinidazole do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Fluconazole+tinidazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Fluconazole+tinidazole if you are pregnant or a nursing mother and consult a doctor. Tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Fluconazole+tinidazole. Drive only if you are alert as Fluconazole+tinidazole may cause drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, or weakness. Do not drink alcohol with Fluconazole+tinidazole as it may cause adverse effects such as severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeats, tingling, or warmth under the skin.
Uses of Fluconazole+tinidazole
Medicinal Benefits
Fluconazole+tinidazole is a combination of two drugs, namely: Fluconazole and Tinidazole used to treat various fungal and bacterial infections. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole is an antifungal that damages the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Tinidazole is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It damages the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.
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Side Effects of Fluconazole+tinidazole
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Itching or burning
- Darkened urine
- Abdominal Pain
- Headache
- Skin rash or itching
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain or cramps
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: It is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may affect the skin and spread into bones, tissues, organs, or the whole body. It may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, darkening of the skin, peeling, itching, deformed toenail, or vaginal discharge. Antifungal medicines are usually used to treat fungal infections.
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.
FAQs
Fluconazole+tinidazole contains Fluconazole and Tinidazole. Fluconazole is an antifungal that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, kills fungi. Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.
Fluconazole+tinidazole may be used to treat gum infections such as gingivitis (inflammation of gums) caused by bacteria. Fluconazole+tinidazole contains Tinidazole that kills bacteria and clears infection.
Fluconazole+tinidazole may cause diarrhoea as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens or if you notice blood in stools, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to take Fluconazole+tinidazole with erythromycin as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Fluconazole+tinidazole with other medicines.
Fluconazole+tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Fluconazole+tinidazole.
Fluconazole+tinidazole may be used to treat bacterial infections. Fluconazole+tinidazole contains Tinidazole, an antiprotozoal drug that kills bacteria and protozoa.
