Tinvista 500 Tablet Uses, Side effects, Precautions

Tinvista 500 Tablet uses, side effects, precautions, substitutes

CompositionTinidazole (500mg)
CompanyCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine typeAntimicrobial
Prescription requiredYes
Route of administrationOral
UsesBacterial & Parasitic Infection
Side effectsNausea, Metallic taste, Dizziness
PrecautionsHypersensitivity, Alcohol

General uses of Tinvista 500 Tablet

Tinvista 500 Tablet is generally used in the treatment of bacterial and parasitic infections. It can be prescribed in treating infections of the vagina, intestine, stomach, brain, lungs, bones, and skin.

Tinvista 500 Tablet is also be used in the treatment of amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, and helicobacter pylori bacteria infection.

Ingredients of Tinvista 500 Tablet

Tinidazole: It contain tinidazole (500mg). Tinidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial and parasitic infections.

How does Tinvista 500 Tablet work? / Mechanism of action

Tinidazole in Tinvista 500 Tablet kills bacteria and parasites by binding to their DNA and inhibits protein synthesis.

When Tinvista 500 Tablet is prescribed?

Tinvista 500 Tablet can be prescribed in treating a variety of infections like:

  • Stomach infection
  • Vaginal infection
  • Intestinal infection
  • Lungs infection
  • Skin infection
  • Bones infection
  • Brain infection

There may be many other conditions for that Tinvista 500 Tablet can be prescribed.

Side effects of Tinvista 500 Tablet

Tinvista 500 Tablet may cause some side effects like:

  • Metallic taste
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth

Precautions

Alcohol: It is not advised to take this medicine with alcohol.

Liver or kidney disease: This medicine should be used with caution in patients with having any liver or kidney disease.

Driving: This medicine may cause symptoms like dizziness and sleepiness. You should avoid doing driving or operating heavy machinery after taking the dose of this medicine.

Hypersensitivity: You should avoid using this medicine if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of the Tinvista 500 Tablet.

Neurological disease: Tinvista 500 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with having any neurological disease.

How to use Tinvista 500 Tablet?

Take the dose of Tinvista 500 Tablet as advised by your doctor.

It is best to take this medicine after having a meal.

Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole.

Storage of Tinvista 500 Tablet

Store Tinvista 500 Tablet at room temperature.

Keep this medicine away from kids and pets.

Keep this medicine away from direct sunlight.

Tell your doctor if:

  • You are allergic to tinidazole.
  • You have any liver or kidney disease.
  • You have any neurological disease.
  • You are taking some other medicines or antibiotics.

Substitutes of Tinvista 500 Tablet

Fasigyn 500mg TabletPfizer Ltd
Tiniba 500 TabletZydus Cadila
Tinamide-500 TabletSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Some FAQs

What are the uses of Tinvista 500 Tablet?

Tinvista 500 Tablet is generally used in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract, vagina, stomach, intestine, brain, lungs, bones, and skin.

What is the dose and duration of Tinvista 500 Tablet for adults?

For adults, Tinvista 500 Tablet is usually prescribed one tablet 1-2 times a day. But the dose and duration of this medicine are not the same for all and depend on the type and severity of the infection. You should always consult your doctor about the dose and duration of this medicine.

Is Tinvista 500 Tablet habit forming?

No, Tinvista 500 Tablet does not contain any ingredient that will make you habitual of it.

Summary

Tinvista 500 Tablet is an antimicrobial medicine that contains tinidazole as its active ingredient. It is generally used in the treatment of infections of the stomach, vagina, intestine, brain, bones, lungs, and skin.

It is also be used in the treatment of amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, and helicobacter pylori bacteria infection.

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Sahil Nasa (B. Pharma)
Sahil Nasa (B. Pharma)

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