Avigyn 500mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Bhavishya Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Tinidazole (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Nitroimidazole |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | 5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial) |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 476 |
FAQ
Should Avigyn 500mg be taken with food?
Yes, Avigyn 500mg should be taken with food. Food helps to reduce the chances of developing side effects such as stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, which you may experience if Avigyn 500mg is taken on an empty stomach. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Is Avigyn 500mg safe?
Avigyn 500mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Can I continue breastfeeding while taking Avigyn 500mg?
No, do not breastfeed while taking Avigyn 500mg. Moreover, you should avoid breastfeeding even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Is Avigyn 500mg effective?
Avigyn 500mg is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Avigyn 500mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I forget to take a dose of Avigyn 500mg?
If you forget a dose of Avigyn 500mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Are there any warning signals associated with Avigyn 500mg which indicate that I should discontinue it immediately?
Serious side effects are very rare with the use of Avigyn 500mg. However, you should consult your doctor immediately if you notice difficulty in breathing, fits or seizures or swelling of eyelids, face, lips or tongue.
Can I stop taking Avigyn 500mg if I start feeling better?
No, you should not stop taking Avigyn 500mg if you start feeling better. It is common to feel better early in the course of treatment. Although sudden stopping of Avigyn 500mg is not associated with any unpleasant reactions. But, it is advised to take the medicine as per your doctor’s advice to cure your condition completely and to get maximum benefit.
What if you forget to take Avigyn Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Avigyn 500mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Avigyn 500mg Tablet Reviews
Avigyn 500mg is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.
Avigyn 500mg is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine should be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor.
Avigyn 500mg is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine should be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor.
How Avigyn 500mg Tablet Works
Avigyn 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
How to Use Avigyn 500mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avigyn 500mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Avigyn 500mg Tablet
- In Parasitic infections: Avigyn 500mg helps treat many parasitic infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
- In Bacterial infections: Avigyn 500mg is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Avigyn 500mg Tablet
- Parasitic infections
- Bacterial infections
Avigyn 500mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avigyn 500mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Avigyn 500mg is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avigyn 500mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avigyn 500mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avigyn 500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Avigyn 500mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Avigyn 500mg may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Avigyn 500mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Avigyn 500mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.If a single dose of Avigyn 500mg is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Quick Tips
- Avigyn 500mg treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- Avigyn 500mg used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.
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