aam sd 1000mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aam sd 1000mg tablet used for?
AAM SD 1000mg Tablet (Secnidazole) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Secnidazole (1000mg), which Inhibits DNA synthesis by interacting with DNA and causing strand breakage. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Secnidazole
- Manufacturer: Winsome Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aam sd 1000mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, amebiasis, giardiasis
Off-label uses: Pelvic inflammatory disease, periodontal infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Secnidazole |
| Brand Name | AAM SD 1000mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Winsome Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | 5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits DNA synthesis by interacting with DNA and causing strand breakage
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aam sd 1000mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aam sd 1000mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizures
- Leukopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity |
| Disulfiram | Major | Psychotic reactions |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin levels |
| Phenobarbital | Moderate | Decreased secnidazole efficacy |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased secnidazole levels |
| Alcohol | Minor | Disulfiram-like reaction |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Disulfiram
โก Moderate Interactions
- Phenytoin
- Phenobarbital
- Cimetidine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache)
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to secnidazole or other nitroimidazoles, first trimester of pregnancy
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Complete blood count, liver function tests, renal function tests
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; no specific antidote
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.