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Tenonitrozole[edit]

Tenonitrozole is a synthetic antimicrobial agent belonging to the class of nitroimidazole derivatives. It is primarily used for its antiprotozoal and antibacterial properties. Tenonitrozole is effective against a variety of anaerobic bacteria and certain protozoa, making it a valuable drug in the treatment of infections caused by these organisms.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

Tenonitrozole exerts its effects by interfering with the DNA synthesis of susceptible organisms. The nitro group of tenonitrozole is reduced by microbial enzymes to reactive intermediates that damage DNA, leading to cell death. This mechanism is similar to other nitroimidazole compounds, such as metronidazole.

Clinical Uses[edit]

Tenonitrozole is used in the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. It is particularly effective against:

Trichomonas vaginalis, the causative agent of trichomoniasis
Giardia lamblia, responsible for giardiasis
Entamoeba histolytica, which causes amoebiasis

Additionally, tenonitrozole is used in the management of certain anaerobic bacterial infections, including those caused by Bacteroides fragilis and Clostridium difficile.

Pharmacokinetics[edit]

Tenonitrozole is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when administered orally. It is widely distributed in body tissues and fluids, including the central nervous system. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily in the urine.

Side Effects[edit]

Common side effects of tenonitrozole include:

Less common but more serious side effects may include neurotoxicity, such as peripheral neuropathy, and allergic reactions.

Contraindications[edit]

Tenonitrozole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to nitroimidazole derivatives. Caution is advised in patients with liver disease or neurological disorders.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Tenonitrozole''' is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of [[trichomoniasis]], a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the [[parasite]] ''[[Trichomonas vaginalis]]''. It is a [[nitroimidazole]] derivative, a class of drugs that also includes [[metronidazole]] and [[tinidazole]]. Tenonitrozole is not widely used due to its potential for serious side effects, including [[neurotoxicity]].
+== Tenonitrozole ==
-==Pharmacology==
+[[File:Tenonitrozole.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Tenonitrozole]]
-Tenonitrozole works by inhibiting the growth of ''Trichomonas vaginalis'', the parasite responsible for trichomoniasis. It does this by disrupting the parasite's DNA and preventing it from reproducing. This is similar to the mechanism of action of other nitroimidazole drugs.
-==Side Effects==
+'''Tenonitrozole''' is a synthetic [[antimicrobial]] agent belonging to the class of [[nitroimidazole]] derivatives. It is primarily used for its [[antiprotozoal]] and [[antibacterial]] properties. Tenonitrozole is effective against a variety of [[anaerobic bacteria]] and certain [[protozoa]], making it a valuable drug in the treatment of infections caused by these organisms.
-The use of tenonitrozole can lead to a number of side effects. The most serious of these is neurotoxicity, which can cause symptoms such as [[dizziness]], [[headache]], and [[nausea]]. Other side effects can include [[rash]], [[abdominal pain]], and [[diarrhea]]. Due to these potential side effects, tenonitrozole is not commonly used in the treatment of trichomoniasis.
-==History==
+== Mechanism of Action ==
-Tenonitrozole was first synthesized in the 1970s as part of a search for new treatments for trichomoniasis. Despite its effectiveness against the parasite, its use has been limited due to its potential for serious side effects.
+Tenonitrozole exerts its effects by interfering with the [[DNA]] synthesis of susceptible organisms. The nitro group of tenonitrozole is reduced by microbial enzymes to reactive intermediates that damage DNA, leading to cell death. This mechanism is similar to other nitroimidazole compounds, such as [[metronidazole]].
+== Clinical Uses ==
+Tenonitrozole is used in the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. It is particularly effective against:
+* [[Trichomonas vaginalis]], the causative agent of [[trichomoniasis]]
+* [[Giardia lamblia]], responsible for [[giardiasis]]
+* [[Entamoeba histolytica]], which causes [[amoebiasis]]
+Additionally, tenonitrozole is used in the management of certain anaerobic bacterial infections, including those caused by [[Bacteroides fragilis]] and [[Clostridium difficile]].
+== Pharmacokinetics ==
+Tenonitrozole is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when administered orally. It is widely distributed in body tissues and fluids, including the [[central nervous system]]. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily in the urine.
+== Side Effects ==
+Common side effects of tenonitrozole include:
+* [[Nausea]]
+* [[Vomiting]]
+* [[Diarrhea]]
+* [[Headache]]
+Less common but more serious side effects may include [[neurotoxicity]], such as [[peripheral neuropathy]], and [[allergic reactions]].
+== Contraindications ==
+Tenonitrozole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to nitroimidazole derivatives. Caution is advised in patients with [[liver disease]] or [[neurological disorders]].
+== Related Pages ==
-==See Also==
-* [[Trichomoniasis]]
 * [[Nitroimidazole]]
-* [[Metronidazole]]
+* [[Antimicrobial]]
-* [[Tinidazole]]
+* [[Antiprotozoal]]
+* [[Anaerobic bacteria]]
-[[Category:Pharmaceutical drugs]]
-[[Category:Trichomoniasis]]
-[[Category:Nitroimidazoles]]
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+[[Category:Antimicrobial agents]]
+[[Category:Nitroimidazole antibiotics]]