trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Treatment & More

Brief overview Symptoms: Not always present. Greenish, unpleasant smelling vaginal discharge, burning sensation when urinating, itching, pain during sexual intercourse, possibly discharge from the male urethra Treatment: Antibiotics from the nitroimidazole group (usually metronidazole) Causes and risk factors: Single-cell pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis, sexually transmitted disease, infection through unprotected sexual contact, rarely during childbirth Examination and … Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Treatment & More

Gonorrhea Infection

Symptoms In men, gonorrhea manifests mainly as inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) with pain, discomfort during urination, and purulent discharge. Rarely, the epididymis may also be involved, resulting in testicular pain and swelling. The infection may be complicated by involvement of other urogenital structures. In women, the pathogen usually triggers inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) … Gonorrhea Infection

Vaginal Suppositories

Products Vaginal suppositories are commercially available as drugs and medical devices. Listed below are some active ingredients which are administered vaginally: Estrogens: estriol Progestins: progesterone Antifungals: Econazole, ciclopirox Antiparasitics: Metronidazole, Clindamycin Antiseptics: Povidone–iodine, formerly boric acid. Probiotics: Lactobacilli The egg-shaped vaginal suppositories are also called ovules (singular ovulum). Structure and properties Vaginal suppositories are dosage … Vaginal Suppositories

Clotrimazole

Products Clotrimazole is commercially available as creams, creams, ointments, sprays, vaginal tablets, and vaginal creams alone or in combination with other active ingredients (e.g., Canesten, Gyno-Canesten, Imacort, Imazol, Triderm). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Clotrimazole (C22H17ClN2, Mr = 344.8 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenylmethylimidazole derivative. It exists as … Clotrimazole

Ornidazole

Products Ornidazole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and ampoules (Tiberal). It has been approved in many countries since 1980. Vaginal tablets for local treatment of trichomoniasis are out of commerce. Structure and properties Ornidazole (C7H10ClN3O3, Mr = 219.6 g/mol) is a nitroimidazole. Effects Ornidazole (ATC P01AB03, ATC J01XD03) has bactericidal and … Ornidazole

Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Vaginal Fungus

Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated vaginal mycosis occurs more frequently in women of childbearing age. In contrast, it is rare in girls and postmenopausal women. About 75% of all women contract vaginal mycosis once in their lives. The clinical manifestation varies. Possible symptoms include: Itching and burning (leading symptoms). Inflammation of the vagina and vulva with symptoms … Vaginal Fungus

Single Dose

Single administration Many medications are administered daily over a long period of time, such as agents for high blood pressure or lipid-lowering agents such as statins for disorders of lipid metabolism. However, various drugs also exist for which a single dose, i.e., a single administration, is sufficient. If necessary, it can be repeated after a … Single Dose

Aminonitrothiazole

Products Aminonitrothiazole is commercially available in the form of tablets for aquarium use. It has been approved in many countries since 2007 and only as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Aminonitrothiazole (C3H3N3O2S, Mr = 145.1 g/mol) is a nitrated thiazole. It exists as an odorless powder and has a greenish-yellow to orange-yellow color and … Aminonitrothiazole

Antiprotozoal Agent

Indications Infections with protozoa Agents 1. agents for amebiasis, trichomoniasis, and giardiasis: nitroimidazoles: Metronidazole (Flagyl, generic). Tinidazole (Fasigyn, off label). Ornidazole (Tiberal) Other: Atovaquone (Wellvone) Other, not commercially available in this indication: Clioquinol Chlorquinaldol Emetine 2. antimalarials: See under antimalarials 3. agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis: Pentamidine isethionate (pentacarinate). Eflornithine (Vaniqa, not commercially available for … Antiprotozoal Agent

Tinidazole

Products Tinidazole (Fasigyn, 500 mg) is no longer available as a finished drug in many countries. It had been approved since 1973. Drugs containing the active ingredient can be imported from abroad or prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. A substitute is metronidazole (Flagyl, generic). Structure and properties Tinidazole (C8H13N3O4S, Mr = 247.3 … Tinidazole