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* Antiparasitic and antibiotic
* Antiparasitic and antibiotic
* Active against [[protozoa]] and obligate anaerobic bacteria
* 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
* Can cause anorexia, headache, vertigo, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal pain, pruritus
* Can cause anorexia, headache, vertigo, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal pain, pruritus
[[Category:Antiparasitics]]

[[Category:Antimicrobials]]
[[Category:Antibiotics]]

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