Chemical formula: C₈H₁₃N₃O₄S Molecular mass: 247.272 g/mol PubChem compound: 5479
Tinidazole is active against both protozoa and obligate anaerobic bacteria. The activity against protozoa involves Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. The mode of action of tinidazole against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa involves penetration of the drug into the cell of the micro-organism and subsequent damage of DNA strands or inhibition of their synthesis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| G01AF21 | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G01 Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics → G01A ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH CORTICOSTEROIDS → G01AF Imidazole derivatives | |
| J01XD02 | Tinidazole | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01X Other antibacterials → J01XD Imidazole derivatives |
| P01AB02 | Tinidazole | P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents → P01 Antiprotozoals → P01A Agents against amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases → P01AB Nitroimidazole derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FASIGYN Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Tinidazole is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Brazil (BR)
Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)
France (FR)Israel (IL)Mexico (MX)
Nigeria (NG)
Singapore (SG)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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