amebiasis, the intestinal infection giardiasis, the vaginal infection Trichomonas vaginitis, and the bacterial infection bacterial vaginosis.
Metronidazole works by disrupting the production of genetic material by bacteria. As a result, the bacteria die. Tinidazole works in a similar way.
Metronidazole and tinidazole can interfere with alcohol metabolism and can cause unpleasant side effects similar to those of a hangover including nausea, vomiting, flushing, and headache. Alcohol should be avoided while taking metronidazole or tinidazole and for 3 days after the last dose.
Metronidazole and Tinidazole
Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|
Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia, and for bacterial vaginosis | Nausea, vomiting* Headache* Flushing*, rash Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) |
* These side effects occur especially if the medications are taken with alcohol. | |
(See also Overview of Antibiotics.)
Use of Metronidazole or Tinidazole During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Safety of Medications During Pregnancy.)
tinidazole during pregnancy.
