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* Antiparasitic and antibiotic |
* Antiparasitic and antibiotic |
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* Active against [[protozoa]] and obligate anaerobic bacteria |
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* Known as Fasigyn (Pfizer), with 500 mg and 1000 mg tablets |
* Known as Fasigyn (Pfizer), with 500 mg and 1000 mg tablets |
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* Similar to [[metronidazole]], it can cause a [[disulfiram]]-like reaction when taken with alcohol |
* Similar to [[metronidazole]], it can cause a [[disulfiram]]-like reaction when taken with alcohol |
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* Can cause anorexia, headache, vertigo, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal pain, pruritus |
* Can cause anorexia, headache, vertigo, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal pain, pruritus |
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 27 June 2025
Background
- Antiparasitic and antibiotic
- Active against protozoa and obligate anaerobic bacteria
- Known as Fasigyn (Pfizer), with 500 mg and 1000 mg tablets
Dosing
- Giardiasis: 2 g p.o. once
- Only available in Canada through the Special Access Program
Safety
- Similar to metronidazole, it can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol
- Can cause anorexia, headache, vertigo, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal pain, pruritus
