TRICHOMONIASIS | VAGINAL INFECTION DUE TO TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS | MEDICINES TO TREAT TRICHOMONIASIS
Channel: PHARMAROCKS THE WAY OF SUCCESS
Date: 2020-11-17

WHAT IS TRICHOMONIASIS?
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite Called Trichomonas vaginalis
In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. 
Men who have trichomoniasis typically have no symptoms

TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS 
Trichomonas vaginalis is an anaerobic, flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis. 
It is the most common pathogenic protozoan infection of humans in industrialized countries.
Main causative agent for Trichomoniasis
sexually transmitted infection

TRICHOMONIASIS CAUSES 
Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection of vagina 
It is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.
Unprotected sexual activity with infected person
Improper cleaning of your reproductive system organs
Lack of personal hygiene

TRICHOMONIASIS SIGN & SYMPTOMS 
Women with trichomoniasis may notice: 
Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals; 
Discomfort with urination; 
Painful urination
A change in their vaginal discharge 
(i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) that can be clear, white, yellowish, or greenish with an unusual fishy smell.
foul-smelling vaginal discharge

TRICHOMONIASIS TREATMENT
Trichomoniasis can be cured with a single dose of prescription antibiotic medication (either metronidazole or tinidazole), pills which can be taken by mouth. 
Also vaginal tablets or pessaries of Clotrimazole or BETADINE VAGINAL 200 mg pessaries

A. Drugs used orally
1. Metronidazole:  400 mg TDS for 7 days or 2 g single dose.
2. Tinidazole: 600 mg OD for 7 days or 2 g single dose.
3. Secnidazole:  2 g single dose.
4. Nimorazole: 2 g single dose;  FLOSOGYN 250 mg tab

B. Drugs used intravaginally
1. Diiodohydroxyquin: 200 mg inserted intravaginally at bed time for 1–2 weeks; 
FLORAQUIN 100 mg vaginal pessaries.

2. Quiniodochlor:  200 mg inserted in the vagina every night for 1–3 weeks; GYNOSAN 200 mg vaginal tab.

3. Clotrimazole: 100 mg inserted high-up in vagina every night for 6–12 days;  
SURFAZ 100 mg vaginal tab. Or cream

4. Hamycin: 4–8 lac U intravaginally daily for 15 days; HAMYCIN
VAGINAL 4 lac U ovules

5. Natamycin: 25 mg nightly intravaginally application for 10 days; NATAMYCIN 25 mg vaginal tab.

6. Povidone-iodine: 
400 mg inserted in the vagina daily 
at night for 2 weeks; 
BETADINE VAGINAL 200 mg pessaries

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