Propenidazole

Propenidazole is a drug that belongs to the nitroimidazole class. It is primarily used as an antiprotozoal agent and has been used in the treatment of trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Pharmacology

Propenidazole, like other drugs in the nitroimidazole class, works by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of protozoan parasites. It does this by disrupting the DNA structure of the parasites, preventing them from reproducing and spreading.

Medical uses

Propenidazole is used in the treatment of trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Symptoms of this infection can include itching, burning, and discharge in women, and discomfort during urination and ejaculation in men.

Side effects

Common side effects of propenidazole include nausea, vomiting, and a metallic taste in the mouth. More serious side effects can include seizures, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, and signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

See also

• Nitroimidazole
• Trichomoniasis
• Antiprotozoal agent

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