Tindamax

Pronunciation: tie-NIH-dah-zole
Generic Name: Tinidazole
Brand Name: Tindamax

Similar medicines have caused cancer in lab animals. Although there have been no reports of cancer with Tindamax, unnecessary use should be avoided.

Tindamax is used for:

Treating certain parasitic and bacterial infections.

Tindamax is an antiprotozoal and antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive parasites and bacteria.

Do NOT use Tindamax if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tindamax or to other nitroimidazole medicines (metronidazole)


• you have the blood disease porphyria


• you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy


• you are taking astemizole, busulfan, cisapride, or terfenadine


• you have taken disulfiram within the past 2 weeks

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tindamax:

Some medical conditions may interact with Tindamax. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have nerve, brain, or blood problems; a yeast infection; or a history of seizures or liver problems


• if you are undergoing dialysis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tindamax. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole) or cimetidine because they may increase the risk of Tindamax's side effects


• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), phenytoin, or rifampin because they may decrease Tindamax's effectiveness


• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), astemizole, busulfan, cisapride, cyclosporine, fluorouracil, lithium, macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide), or terfenadine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased


• Disulfiram because side effects, such as mental or mood changes, may occur


• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Tindamax

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tindamax may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Tindamax:

Use Tindamax as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Tindamax by mouth with food.


• If you have trouble swallowing the tablets, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• If you take cholestyramine, do not take it at the same time you take Tindamax. Talk with your doctor about how you should take cholestyramine with Tindamax.


• If more than one dose of Tindamax is required, continue using Tindamax for the full course of treatment in order to clear up your infection completely, even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.


• If you miss a dose of Tindamax, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tindamax.

Important safety information:

• Tindamax may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tindamax with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking products that contain alcohol while taking Tindamax and for 3 days after the last dose.


• Tindamax only works against bacteria and parasites; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).


• Be sure to use Tindamax for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria or parasites could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Tindamax may discolor or darken the urine. This is normal and not a cause for concern.


• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Tindamax. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tindamax before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Tindamax may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Tindamax.


• Lab tests, including blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Tindamax. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Use Tindamax with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Tindamax may cause harm to the fetus. Tindamax should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tindamax while you are pregnant. Tindamax is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tindamax and for 3 days after you have taken the last dose.

Possible side effects of Tindamax:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general body discomfort; headache; loss of appetite; metallic/bitter taste in mouth; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal skin sensations (prickling, tingling); depression; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hoarseness; irregular heartbeat; numbness or loss of feeling in the hands or feet; pounding in the chest; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding ; vaginal irritation or discharge.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Tindamax side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Tindamax:

Store Tindamax at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tindamax out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Tindamax, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Tindamax is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tindamax. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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