What are the most common side effects of TINIDAZOLE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for TINIDAZOLE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is TINIDAZOLE the same as Tindazole?

Tindazole is a brand name for TINIDAZOLE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

TINIDAZOLE

Q: What is TINIDAZOLE used for?

TINIDAZOLE (brand name Tindazole) is a Antifungal indicated for 8.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Tinidazole Tablets and other antibacterial drugs, 14.4 )]. 1.4 Bacterial Vaginosis Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (formerly referred to as Haemophilus vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis.

Q: How does TINIDAZOLE work?

TINIDAZOLE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal, antibacterial agent. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ]..

Antifungal

Brand names: Tindazole

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal, antibacterial agent. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ].

Indications

8.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Tinidazole Tablets and other antibacterial drugs

14.4 )]. 1.4 Bacterial Vaginosis Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (formerly referred to as Haemophilus vaginitis

Gardnerella vaginitis

nonspecific vaginitis

or anaerobic vaginosis) in adult women [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14.5 )] . Other pathogens commonly associated with vulvovaginitis such as Trichomonas vaginalis

Chlamydia trachomatis

Contraindications

• 6.2 )]. In patients with Cockayne syndrome. Severe irreversible hepatotoxicity/acute liver failure with fatal outcomes have been reported after intiation of metronidazole
• another nitroimidazole drug
• structurally related to tinidazole
• in patients with Cockayne syndrome [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Prior history of hypersensitivity to tinidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives ( 4
• 6.1

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Seizures and neuropathy have been reported
However, it is unclear if the positive tumor findings in lifetime rodent studies indicate a risk to patients taking a short course or single dose of Tinidazole Tablet
5 Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Prescribing Tinidazole Tablets in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria

Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Tingling/Numbness

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → TINIDAZOLE openFDA label JSON → TINIDAZOLE FAERS adverse-event reports → TINIDAZOLE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of TINIDAZOLE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral