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Medically reviewed by Fedorchenko Olga Valeryevna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023
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A large body of clinical data exists to support use of Tinidazole (Cyprotone) for infections from amoebae, giardia and trichomonas, just like metronidazole. Tinidazole (Cyprotone) may be a therapeutic alternative in the setting of metronidazole tolerance.
1 tab bd for 5 days.
Blood dyscrasias, organic neurologic disorders, hypersensitivity to 5-nitroimidazole derivatives, porphyria. Lactation, pregnancy (1st trimester).
Antacids, sucralfate, calcium, Fe & Zn prep reduce absorption of Ciprofloxacin (Cyprotone). Concurrent use with ciclosporin may lead to transient increases in serum creatinine levels. Increases plasma levels and elimination half-life of theophylline; potentiates oral anticoagulant effects; disulfiram-like effect with alcohol. May affect metabolism of caffeine resulting in reduced clearance of caffeine. Food Interaction:
Milk and food may reduce rate but not extent of absorption of Ciprofloxacin (Cyprotone).
Nausea, headache, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, depression, dyspepsia, constipation, dry mouth, sometimes diarrhea, metallic taste, urticaria, erythema & rashes; rarely convulsions & hematological changes.
Potentially Fatal: Severe hypersensitivity reaction (rarely).