Why is satrogyl--o used?

Answer 1

Satrogyl OAdult:PO Amoebic liver abscess 300 mg twice daily for 10 days. Giardiasis; Trichomoniasis 600 mg as a single dose.

Indication & Dosage

Oral

Amoebic liver abscess

Adult: 300 mg bid for 10 days.

Oral

Giardiasis

Adult: 600 mg as a single dose.

Oral

Trichomoniasis

Adult: 600 mg as a single dose.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, lactation.

Adverse Drug Reactions

Headache, dry mouth, weakness and dizziness.

Drug Interactions

May result in disulfiram-like reaction when used with alcohol.

Mechanism of Action

Satranidazole is a novel nitroimidazole possessing a C-N linkage at C2 of the imidazole ring. It damages DNA by reducing the nitro group.

Excretion: Half-life: 14 hr.

Class :

Antiamoebics